About zoledroni c acid
Bisphosphonate bone-strengthening medicine
Used for
- Treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men
- Treats osteoporosis caused by long-term corticosteroid use
- Treats Paget’s disease of bone
- Prevents fractures after hip fracture
Usual adult dose
5 mg by intravenous infusion once yearly for osteoporosis; Paget’s disease usually requires one infusion.
Common side effects
- Fever, muscle or joint pain, headache
- Flu-like symptoms after infusion
- Low blood calcium
- Rarely, jawbone problems or unusual thigh fractures
Important warnings
- Kidney function and blood calcium should be checked before treatment.
- Not suitable with severe kidney problems or untreated low blood calcium.
- Adequate calcium and vitamin D are important.
- Dental assessment may be considered, especially with existing dental problems.
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy; it may harm a developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment.
Interactions
- Kidney-harming medicines may increase kidney injury risk.
- Other medicines that lower blood calcium can increase low-calcium risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.