Oxcarbazepine Suspension and Xgeva

• Generic Name: oxcarbazepine
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Oxtellar XR, Trileptal

Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain.

Oxcarbazepine is used either alone or with other medicines to treat partial seizures.

The Trileptal brand of oxcarbazepine is used as a single medicine in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Trileptal is used with other medicines in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

The Oxtellar XR brand of oxcarbazepine is used with other medicines in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Oxcarbazepine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: denosumab
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Xgeva, Prolia

Xgeva (denosumab) is a monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.

The Xgeva brand of denosumab is used to prevent bone fractures and other skeletal conditions in people with multiple myeloma, and in people with tumors that have spread to the bone.

Xgeva is also used to treat giant cell bone tumor in adults and teenagers with fully matured bone structure.

Xgeva is also used to treat high blood levels of calcium caused by cancer, when other medicines such as pamidronate or zoledronic acid (Zometa) have been used without success.

Prolia is another brand of denosumab used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who have high risk of bone fracture.