Description
Composition Zoledronic acid (4mg)
Substitutes Zometa 4mg 1s (TR), Zoldria 4mg 1s
Shipping class Cold chain
Primary Use Osteoporosis
Medicine Overview of Zoldonat Injection
Uses of Zoldonat Injection
Zoldonat 4mg Injection is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fractures.
Zoldonat Injection side effects
Common
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Headache, Heartburn, Difficulty in swallowing.
How to use Zoldonat Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Zoldonat Injection works
Zoldonat 4mg 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 Zoldonat Injection
Expert advice for Zoldonat Injection
- Taken once a year by a 15-minute infusion.
- Take calcium and vitamin D to help build your bones when taking Zoldonat.
- Do not take during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Zoldonat.
- Inform your doctor if you experience pain in jaw. This problem may be seen after dental work.
- Your doctor will monitor your response to Zoldonat by testing your bone mineral density (BMD). This is usually done every 1-3 years.
- Some patients develop fever or flu-like symptoms, such as chills, tiredness and weakness. These symptoms are usually mild-moderate and should go away after a few days.
- May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, and pain in bones, joints and muscles.
- May cause atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem.
Zoldonat Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Zoldonat Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Zoldonat 4mg 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.
Lactation
Zoldonat 4mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Zoldonat 4mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Zoldonat 4mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Zoldonat 4mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Zoldonat Injection?
If you miss a dose of Zoldonat 4mg Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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