Denosumab Discontinuation

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Contributors

  • Anne Sophie Sølling - , Aarhus University (Author)
  • Elena Tsourdi - , Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Author)
  • Torben Harsløf - , Aarhus University (Author)
  • Bente L. Langdahl - , Aarhus University (Author)

Abstract

Purpose of Review: To review the pathophysiology, the clinical consequences as well as way of mitigating the effects of denosumab discontinuation. Recent Findings: Treatment with denosumab (DMAB) is reversible and upon discontinuation there is a rapid increase in bone turnover and a subsequent bone loss. During this phase of high bone turnover, an increased risk of fractures has been reported. Therefore, treatment with DMAB could be considered life-long. However, side-effects may prompt the need for discontinuation and moreover, treatment with DMAB may have increased BMD to levels where continuing treatment does not provide further fracture risk reduction. Patients stopping DMAB should be offered subsequent antiresorptive treatment with an intense monitoring regimen during the initial year as most of the bone loss occurs within these initial 12 months. Summary: In this review, we evaluated the literature published over the past 1 to 3 years investigating DMAB withdrawal with focus on bone turnover markers, bone mineral density, and fracture risk and the transition to other anti-osteoporosis therapies. Furthermore, we summarized the current recommendations of international guidelines. Mini Abstract: In this review, we evaluated the literature published over the past 1 to 3 years investigating denosumab (DMAB) discontinuation and the transition to other anti-osteoporosis therapies. Additionally, we summarized the current recommendations of international guidelines.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-103
Number of pages9
JournalCurrent osteoporosis reports
Volume21
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 36564572

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • Bone mineral density, Bone turnover markers, Denosumab, Fracture, Osteoporosis