Zoledronic Acid Injection

Zoledronic Acid Injection

Classification: It is a bisphosphonate.

Why Zoledronic Acid Injection?

It is a bisphosphonate injection. It is used to prevent bone disorders.
It is widely used in osteoporosis.
It is used to treat bone degradation in cancer.

Where to Use Zoledronic Acid Injection?

• • Bone disorders
• • Hypercalcemia caused by malignancies
• • Bone metastasis
• • Paget’s disease
• • To prevent bone decline in myeloma

What is Zoldokast Injection?

Zoldokast injection is used in oncology care settings. It is used to treat cancer-related bone degradation.

It is used to prevent skeletal-related events during cancer treatments.
Zoldokast is used by the orthepediacian in elderly women and men at risk of osteoporosis.

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We manufacture injections for –

• • Cancer care management.
• • To manage bone degradation in cancer.

Working of Zoledronic Acid Injection

It reduces bone breakdown.
It accumulates in bones.
It inhibits osteoclast activity.
It increases the formation of new bone cells.

What Are the Zoledronic Acid Side Effects?

Zoledronic acid causes effects at the start of the treatment.
The side effects include-

• • Diarrhea
• • Nausea
• • Vomiting
• • Constipation
• • Mouth sores
• • Fever, chills
• • Swelling
• • Vaginal discharge
• • Hair loss
• • Tingling of hands, feet, and fingertips
• • Muscle pain and cramps

What Side Effects Caused by Zoledronic Acid Can Be Serious?

It causes severe side effects.

• • It damages jaw jawbone.
• • Kidney dysfunction
• • Bone fractures
• • Severely low calcium
• • Inflammation in the eyes
• • Allergy

Precautions for Using Zoledronic Acid Injection

To be used cautiously in

• • Pre-existing kidney disorders
• • Undergoing dental procedures
• • Elderly patients
• • Asthmatic patients
• • Vitamin D deficiency
• • Low calcium levels

Warnings for Zoledronic Acid Use

To be used when prescribed by a doctor.
Do not use in patients with –

• • End-stage kidney disorder
• • Feeding mothers
• • Pregnant ladies

Important Monitoring Information

Long-term use of Zoledronic Acid Injection should be monitored for –

• • Creatinine levels
• • Calcium levels
• • Phosphate levels
• • Vitamin D levels
• • Unusual joint pains or jaw pain
• • Hydration and
• • Electrolyte levels
• • Renal functions

How to Store Zoledronic Acid Injection?

The vial should be protected from light.
The unopened injection should be stored at normal temperatures.
The opened or diluted solution should be used immediately.
The diluted solution stored in the refrigerator (2-8 degrees) should be used within 24 hours.
Discard the left portion after use.

Zoledronic Acid Injection Interactions with Other Drugs

Zoledronic acid can interact to cause kidney dysfunction.
It can severely lower calcium levels.
It should be avoided with –

• • Antibiotics
• • Kidney medicines
• • Some chemotherapy drugs
• • Pain killers
• • Diuretics
• • Other bisphosphonates
• • Osteoporosis medicines

Conclusion

Zoledronic Acid Injection should be used in hospital care settings.
It can severely lower calcium in the blood.