Zoledronate
About Zoledronate
Zoledronate is available as an injection, meant to be administered intravenously. It is supplied only if it is prescribed by a registered doctor. It comes in two strengths. It is used to treat patients suffering from osteoporosis (both males and post-menopausal women), multiple myeloma, patients with high levels of calcium in their blood, and patients suffering from Paget disease. The main function of this medication is to increase the bone density in your bones.
You are strongly recommended to avoid using this drug if you are a pregnant woman. You are also advised to consult your medical practitioner before using this medication if you are a breastfeeding woman. Do not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of its components in the past. This medicine is contraindicated to patients with low levels of calcium in their blood, and to patients with a high level of kidney damage.
Possible side effects of this medication include pain in your bones, anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, anxiety, urinary tract infections, anemia, constipation, and vomiting. This drug could also reduce the levels of phosphate, potassium and magnesium in your blood, and has been observed to cause hypotension in certain cases.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Zoledronate
Osteoporosis
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Zoledronate ?
Headache
Abdominal Distension
Difficulty In Swallowing
Dyspepsia
Flatulence
Musculoskeletal Bone
Muscle Or Joint Pain
Esophageal Ulcer
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Zoledronate
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Zolenic 4mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Zoledronate, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Zoledronate
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Zoledronate as ingredient
- Newbona Infusion
Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
- Dronicad 4mg Injection
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Zobone 5mg Infusion
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Zobone 4mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Zyrona 5Mg Infusion
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Zolesto 4Mg Injection
Gland Pharma Limited
- Ledronzol 4Mg Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Zoletrust 4Mg Injection
Panacea Biotec Ltd
- Zobone 5Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Zorrent 4Mg Injection
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication is used as a treatment for a number of bone conditions, such as osteoporosis and others. The drug slows down the rate of resorption of the bone cells, allowing them enough time to grow on their own.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Zoledronate ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
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nullZydol 50Mg Suspension
nullJectocos 75Mg Injection
nullACMACIN 100MG INJECTION
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References
Zoledronate-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/zoledronate
Zoledronate-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00399
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