Description
CompositionZoledronic Acid
SubstitutesZometa 4 mg 1s, Zoldron 4mg 1s, Natzold 1s
Shipping classRoom Temperature
Medicine Overview of Zometa Solution for Infusion
Uses of Zometa Solution for Infusion
Zometa 4 mg/100ml Solution for infusion is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fractures.
Zometa Solution for Infusion side effects
Common
Headache;
Back pain;
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain;
Indigestion;
Heartburn;
Diarrhoea
How to use Zometa Solution for Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Zometa Solution for Infusion works
Zometa 4 mg/100ml Solution for infusion 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.
Zometa Solution for Infusion related warnings
Special precautions for Zometa Solution for Infusion
Alcohol
nteraction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Zometa 4 mg/100ml Solution for infusion 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.
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.
Lactation
Zometa 4 mg/100ml Solution for infusion is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Zometa 4 mg/100ml Solution for infusion may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Zometa 4 mg/100ml Solution for infusion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Zometa 4 mg/100ml Solution for infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Zometa Solution for Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Zometa 4 mg/100ml Solution for infusion, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
