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Zolfrac 5mg Injection
Salt Composition: ZOLEDRONIC ACID
- Manufacturer: INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s) OF 100ML
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Strength: 5MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store Zolfrac 5mg Injection at room temperature (20°C to 25°C) keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets. If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately.
₹1717.00₹3815.00
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Product Introduction
Zolfrac 5mg Injection contains Zoledronic Acid, a medicine used to treat high calcium levels in the blood caused by cancer and bone-related conditions. It belongs to a group of medicines called bisphosphonates, which work by slowing bone breakdown and strengthening weak bones. Doctors also use Zolfrac injection for osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women to reduce fracture risk, and for Paget's disease, where bones become soft or deformed. The injection is administered by a healthcare professional intravenously. Your doctor will determine the Zolfrac 5mg Injection dosage based on your medical condition. Adequate hydration before and after treatment is important to protect your kidneys. You may also require regular blood tests to monitor calcium levels and kidney function. Zolfrac 5mg Injection is also indicated for hypercalcaemia, and alternative formulations are available under medical guidance.
Uses
Zolfrac Injection uses are Treat hypercalcemia of malignancy Multiple myeloma Bone metastases from solid tumors Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women Osteoporosis in men Pagetâs disease of bone
How it works
Zolfrac 5mg primarily inhibits bone resorption. It works by slowing bone breakdown, increasing bone density (thickness), and decreasing the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Zolfrac injection side effects are Common Nausea, vomiting Fatigue Anemia Bone pain Constipation, diarrhea dyspnea, and fever Swelling in the legs and feet Decreased weight Abdominal pain Muscle pain Tiredness Serious Changes in heart rhythm Severe hypersensitivity skin reactions Decreased calcium levels Severe bone pain Severe kidney problems Unusual fractures of the bone
References
- Zoledronic acid 5 mg solution for infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc). www.medicines.org.uk. [revised on 2017] [cited 2023 Mar 28]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5242/pil
- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use zoledronic Injection safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for zoledronic Injection. zoledronic Injection for intravenous use. [Revised on 2017] [cited 2023 Mar 28]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/203231s011lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Hormones and Drugs Affecting Calcium Balance, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 360-372.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Zolfrac 5mg Injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may affect the fetus. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Zolfrac 5mg Injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment. s.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Zolfrac 5mg Injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.
Disclaimer
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