Ask the doctor: Why would I need Prolia?

Ask the doctor Q. I’m in my 70s. Over the past 20 years I’ve broken several bones, including a hip. I’ve taken alendronate but continue to lose bone density. My doctor wants to give me Prolia . What is it? A. Prolia is a brand name of denosumab, a monoclonal antibody that binds to receptors on osteoclasts (cells that break down bone in the rebuilding process) to keep them…