Generic ofMONOGRAPHZOMETA 4 mg/100 ml sol p perf
VIDAL pharmacotherapeutic classification:
Oncology - Hematology : Associated treatments - Bone resorption inhibitors : Bisphosphonates ( zoledronic acid )
Classification ATC :
MUSCLE AND SKELETON : DRUGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BONE DISORDERS - DRUGS ACTING ON BONE STRUCTURE AND MINERALIZATION : BISPHOSPHONATES ( ZOLEDRONIC ACID )
Substance
zoledronic acid
Excipients :
mannitol, sodium citrate, eau ppi
Presentations
ZOLEDRONIC ACID ZENTIVA LAB 4 mg/100 ml S perf Fl/100ml
Cip : 3400927795138
Storage conditions: Before opening: for 36 months
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Approved for Communities
Refund: 65%
ZOLEDRONIC ACID ZENTIVA LAB 4 mg/100 ml S perf Pouch/100ml
Cip : 3400930207383
Storage conditions: Before opening: for 36 months
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Approved for Communities
Refund: 65%
What is zoledronate infusion used for?
Zoledronate is an osteoporosis medication that can help strengthen your bones and reduce your risk of breaking a bone. It is available as an annual intravenous infusion (drip). Zoledronate is a 'bisphosphonate' – a group of drugs that work by slowing down the cells that break down bone.
Is zoledronic acid a cancer treatment?
Zoledronic acid (Zometa) is not cancer chemotherapy, and it will not slow or stop the spread of cancer. However, it can be used to treat bone disease in patients who have cancer. Zoledronic acid is in a class of medications called bisphosphonates.
What is zoledronic acid 4 mg used for?
Zoledronic acid works by attaching itself to the bone and slowing down the rate of bone change. It is used: To prevent bone complications, e.g. fractures, in adult patients with bone metastases (spread of cancer from primary site to the bone).
What type of cancer is zoledronic acid?
A drug used alone to treat hypercalcemia (high blood levels of calcium) caused by cancer and with other anticancer drugs to treat multiple myeloma and cancers that have spread to the bone. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
How long can you use zoledronic acid?
For bone cancer and multiple myeloma, this medicine is usually given every 3 to 4 weeks. This treatment will continue until your body responds to the medicine. For osteoporosis, this medicine is usually given once a year and will continue until your body responds to the medicine.
What happens after zoledronic acid infusion?
Most common side effects are post-dose fever, flu-like symptoms, myalgia, arthralgia, and headache which usually occur in the first 3 days after infusion and are self-limited. Rare adverse effects include renal dysfunction, hypocalcemia, atrial fibrillation, and osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Does zoledronic acid relieve pain?
In symptomatic bone metastases with significant pain, refractory to standard analgesics and radiotherapy, loading dose zoledronic acid (ZA) represents a simple and nontoxic treatment to obtain significant pain relief in a very short time.
How will I feel after zoledronic acid infusion?
Key Messages. Patients who are treated with zoledronic acid can experience acute phase reactions. Symptoms include fever, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal effects, and eye inflammation. The risk of renal reactions can be prevented by keeping patients adequately hydrated prior to and following infusions.
Does zoledronic acid cause hair loss?
Hair loss can occur with Zometa use. Hair loss can also occur with cancer treatments that you may have with Zometa. These treatments include chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
