Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

Information About Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

About Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

The Medicine Brand Zolephos 5mg is manufactured by Piramal Healthcare and mainly contents the generic drug Zoledronic Acid.

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1 x 1

Active Ingredients For Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

Zoledronic Acid 5mg

Diseases List For Which Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Hypercalcemia of malignancy Multiple myeloma Bone metastases from solid tumors Pagets disease Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Other Significations For Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

This Medication Zoledronic acid is an injectable drug belonging to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates that strengthen bone and are used primarily to treat osteoporosis Zoledronic acid also is the active drug in Zometa which is used for treating cancer The bisphosphonate class includes etidronate Didronel pamidronate Aredia risedronate Actonel ibandronate Boniva and tiludronate Skelid Bone is in a constant state of remodeling New bone is laid down by cells called osteoblasts while old bone is removed by cells called osteoclasts Bisphosphonates strengthen bone by inhibiting bone removal resorption by osteoclasts After menopause there is an increased rate of bone loss leading to osteoporosis Bisphosphonates increase bone density and decrease bone fractures The FDA approved Reclast in August 2007

Precautions To Be Taken Before Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

Combining Zoledronic Acid With Aminoglycoside Antibiotics Such As Gentamycin Or Loop Diuretics Such As Furosemide Lasix Or Bumetanide Bumex May Lead To Reduced Calcium In Blood Zoledronic Acid Should Be Used With Caution In Patients Who Are Taking Drugs That Affect Kidney Function Because Zoledronic Acid Has Been Associated With Reduced Kidney Function Since Reclast Contains The Same Active Ingredient As Zometa Zoledronic Acid Patients Treated With Zometa Should Not Receive Reclast

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

Can We Take Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

Can We Use Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Zoledronic Acid- Zolephos 5mg