What is Evenity: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jan 25, 2023

Evenity overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Evenity

Generic Names:

  • Evenity

Uses:

  • Treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Calcium Regulator

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Evenity used for?

What form(s) does Evenity come in

  • Injectable

What are common Evenity doses?

  • Syringe 1.17ml of 105mg/1.17ml

Common Evenity prescriptions

  • Evenity
    1.17ml of 105mg/1.17ml syringe

How to take Evenity

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Your doctor may give you calcium and vitamin D supplements while you are receiving this medicine to prevent unwanted effects.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

What to do if you miss a dose of Evenity

Evenity contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to romosozumab-aqqg, or if you have low calcium levels in the blood (hypocalcemia).

Evenity warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, cancer, anemia, blood clotting problems, dental problems, or if you had a heart attack or stroke within the last year.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of heart attack or strokeIncreased risk for a thigh bone fracture

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may cause jaw problems, especially if you have a tooth pulled or have other dental work.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Evenity interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how romosozumab-aqqg works. Tell your doctor if you are using denosumab, bisphosphonate medicine, cancer medicine, or steroids.

Evenity side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, fainting

  • Confusion, seizures, uneven heartbeat, muscle cramps or spasms, numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet

  • New or unusual thigh, hip, or groin pain

  • Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body

  • Pain in your lower leg (calf)

  • Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Headache

  • Joint or muscle pain

  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given