Zolfrac 5mg Injection
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Medicine Overview of Zolfrac Injection
Uses of Zolfrac Injection
Zolfrac 5mg Injection is used in the treatment of osteoporosis
This disease mostly occurs in women after menopause, but can sometimes be seen in men. It can also occur in patients receiving steroids.
This disease mostly occurs in women after menopause, but can sometimes be seen in men. It can also occur in patients receiving steroids.
Side effects of Zolfrac Injection
Common
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Headache, Heartburn, Difficulty in swallowing.
How to use Zolfrac Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Zolfrac Injection works
Zolfrac 5mg injection is a bisphosphonate. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause the destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.
In Depth Information on Zolfrac Injection
Expert advice for Zolfrac Injection
- Take Zolfrac in the morning on an empty stomach with water.
- Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after taking Zolfrac.
- Maintain an upright posture for 30 minutes after taking Zolfrac.
- Inform your doctor if you experience pain in jaw, throat, chest, abdomen, hips or thighs.
- Inform your doctor if you are about to undergo any major dental procedures, as Zolfrac may need to be discontinued temporarily.
Warnings
Special precautions for Zolfrac 5mg Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Zolfrac 5mg Injection 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....
+moreThere 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
Zolfrac 5mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactati
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Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Zolfrac 5mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired
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Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Zolfrac
+more 5mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Zolfrac
+more 5mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
...Severely interacts with other drugs like
Jectocos 50mg Injection, Genticyn 80mg Injection, Mci 250mg Injection, LA Mika 100mg Injection
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Zoledronate, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Zolfrac 5mg Injection
Frequently asked questions for Zoledronate
Q. Is zoledronic acid safe?
Zoledronic acid is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. What is Zobone injection used for?
Zobone is a trade name for active drug zoledronic acid. It is used to treat thinning and weakening of the bone (osteoporosis) and osteoporosis associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy in post-menopausal women and adult men at increased risk of fracture. It is also used to treat Paget's disease of the bone (disease causing enlarged and misshapen bones due to abnormal bone destruction and growth) in adults, to prevent bone complications, e.g. fractures, in adult patients due to spread of cancer from other organs to bone, to reduce the amount of calcium in the blood in adult patients where it is too high due to the presence of a tumor (tumor-induced hypercalcemia). Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Is zoledronic acid a steroid/a chemotherapy drug/a bisphosphonate?
Zoledronic acid is not a steroid or a chemotherapy drug. Zoledronic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat thinning and weakening of bones, which may also be associated with cancer.
Q. How is zoledronic acid stored?
Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist knows how to store zoledronic acid properly. Zoledronic acid solution for infusion should preferably be used immediately after first opening. If it is not used immediately, it should be stored in a refrigerator at 2°C–8°C for not more than 24 hours
Q. How long do zoledronic acid side effects last?
Side effects like flu-like symptoms, fever, headache, chills, and bone, joint or muscle pain may begin during the first 3 days after receiving zoledronic acid injection and may last 3 to 14 days.The duration of other side effects will depend upon its severity, intensity and the system involved, which would be adjudged by your doctor. Consult your doctor for any side effect and its treatment
Q. How long does zoledronic acid stay in the body?
After you stop taking zoledronic acid, as per the reports it can stay in your blood for approximately 146 hours and in your bones for a very long period of time.
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Steroid induced osteoporosis
Substitutes for Zolfrac Injection
Zyrona 5mg Injection
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