Zoledronic acid : Before Using

Zoledronic acid - Systemic

Brand Names

Zometa Zoledronic acid *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For zoledronic acid, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to zoledronic acid or other medications using to treat a high blood calcium or osteoporosis. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as other drugs, foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Zoledronic acid has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that zoledronic acid causes birth defects. Women of childbearing age must avoid becoming pregnant. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether zoledronic acid passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of zoledronic acid in child with use in adults.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of zoledronic acid in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of zoledronic acid. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Previous allergy to zoledronic acid or other drugs May cause severe reaction
Asthma Certain types of asthma may be worsened by zoledronic acid
Heart disease May be worsened by zoledronic acid
Kidney disease May be worsened by zoledronic acid