Bones
Denosumab
RANK ligand inhibitor
Other names: Prolia
Wait
48 hours
initial observation
Different waits apply in other cases.
Examiner
The examiner can issue when the document's criteria are met
FAA label
ACCEPTABLE
The FAA lists denosumab as acceptable osteoporosis medication when the certification criteria are met, with a 48-hour initial observation and four hours after each dose; cancer-related use may carry extra requirements.
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Wait
- 4 hours after each dose
- 48 hours after starting: ground observation
- 4 hours after each dose: ground observation
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ACCEPTABLE Osteoporosis Medications (when certification criteria are met). RANK ligand inhibitors: denosumab (Prolia), 48 hours, 4 hours. Above guidance is for osteoporosis treatment ONLY. If used for cancer-related conditions, additional observation periods and/or requirements may apply.