Zometa Solution for Infusion

Zometa Solution for Infusion is given by a doctor or nurse. How much you are given, and how often, will be decided by your doctor. It may just be a single injection or you may need regular injections depending upon your underlying condition. Your doctor will ask you to drink plenty of water before the injection, to avoid getting dehydrated. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. Zometa Solution for Infusion is only part of a treatment program that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.

The most common side effects include nausea, fatigue, anemia, bone pain, fever, and vomiting. Zometa Solution for Infusion can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills) or if you already have kidney disease. It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw. These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention. Tell your doctor straight away if you notice any of these.

You should not be given this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels. Also, let your doctor know what other medicines you are taking. Some of them may affect, or be affected by, this injection, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and medicines used to treat cancer and osteoporosis. You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and calcium levels. Avoid smoking as it can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.

• Hypercalcemia
• Osteoporosis

• You have been prescribed Zometa Solution for Infusion for the treatment of osteoporosis. 
• It may also be used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) or bone damage and pain that may occur with cancer.
• It is given by injection into a vein, usually over at least 15 minutes or as directed by your doctor.
• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
• It can lower the level of calcium in the blood. Take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.
• You may develop fever or flu like symptoms, such as chills, tiredness and weakness. These are usually temporary and should go away after a few days. You may take a pain reliever/fever reducer to prevent or treat these symptoms.
• Zometa Solution for Infusion may cause a rare condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw. Have regular dental check-ups and inform your doctor if you develop sudden pain in your jaw.
• Your doctor will monitor your response to Zometa Solution for Infusion by testing your bone mineral density (BMD). This is usually done every 1-3 years.
• Do not take Zometa Solution for Infusion if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.