Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

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Generic: Zoledronic Acid 4mg

Form: Injection 4mg/5ml

Indication

Hypercalcaemia of malignancy, Bone metastases associated with solid tumours, Multiple myeloma

Adult Dose

Intravenous Hypercalcaemia of malignancy Adult: 4 mg as a single dose by infusion over at least 15 minutes. Retreatment in patients who relapse or who are refractory to initial treatment: 4 mg as an infusion over at least 15 minutes, after at least 1 wk from initial dose. Bone metastases associated with solid tumours, Multiple Myeloma; Adult: 4 mg infusion over at least 15 minutes every 3-4 wk, in conjunction with 500 mg calcium and 400 IU vitamin D oral supplement. Patients with hepatic impairment Safety and efficacy not established

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment CrCl >60 mL/min: 4 mg CrCl 50-60 mL/min: 3.5 mg CrCl 40-49 mL/min: 3.3 mg CrCl 30-39 mL/min: 3 mg CrCl <30 mL/min: Not recommended

Contraindication

The drug is contraindicated if patients have hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients or to any bisphosphonates, hypocalcaemia, renal impairment (creatinine clearance <35 mL/min), current or recent uveitis, or a history of bisphosphonate-associated uveitis, pregnancy and lactation.

Mode of Action

Zoledronic acid, an aminobiphosphonate, is a potent inhibitor of bone resorption. It inhibits osteoclastic activity and skeletal calcium release caused by tumours.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Headache', 'Back pain', 'Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain', 'Heartburn', 'Diarrhea']}

How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a bisphosphonate. It works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.