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| Pronunciation |
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 (ZOE
le dron ik AS
id) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Zometa® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Bisphosphonate Derivative |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to zoledronic acid or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat high calcium levels.
This medicine is used to treat a variety of
cancers. |
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| How does it work? |
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Zoledronic acid reduces bone destruction. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is given as a shot into a vein.
Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink
less liquid by healthcare provider.
If you are taking for this medicine for cancer, take calcium and
vitamin D as recommended by healthcare provider. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Call healthcare provider for appointment. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.
Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while
taking this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Bone pain.
Muscle pain.
Diarrhea.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Swelling. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Severe diarrhea.
Unusual muscle pain, back pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will
not store it at home. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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