Type:Injection
Generic Name:Zoledronic Acid 4mg
Manufacturer:Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Price:৳5000.00
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy, Bone metastases associated with solid tumours, Multiple myeloma
Intravenous Hypercalcaemia of malignancy Adult: 4 mg as a single dose by infusion over at least 15 minutes. Retreatment in patients who relapse or who are refractory to initial treatment: 4 mg as an infusion over at least 15 minutes, after at least 1 wk from initial dose. Bone metastases associated with solid tumours, Multiple Myeloma; Adult: 4 mg infusion over at least 15 minutes every 3-4 wk, in conjunction with 500 mg calcium and 400 IU vitamin D oral supplement. Patients with hepatic impairment Safety and efficacy not established
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal impairment CrCl >60 mL/min: 4 mg CrCl 50-60 mL/min: 3.5 mg CrCl 40-49 mL/min: 3.3 mg CrCl 30-39 mL/min: 3 mg CrCl <30 mL/min: Not recommended
The drug is contraindicated if patients have hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients or to any bisphosphonates, hypocalcaemia, renal impairment (creatinine clearance <35 mL/min), current or recent uveitis, or a history of bisphosphonate-associated uveitis, pregnancy and lactation.
Zoledronic acid, an aminobiphosphonate, is a potent inhibitor of bone resorption. It inhibits osteoclastic activity and skeletal calcium release caused by tumours.
Patient w/ aspirin-sensitive asthma. Mild to moderate renal impairment. Pregnancy. Patient Counselling This drug may cause dizziness, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Adequately hydrate patients prior to admin. Ensure adequate Ca and vit D intake. Monitoring Parameters Monitor serum Ca, Mg, phosphate and electrolytes; haematocrit/Hb (oncology use); biochemical markers of bone turnover (non-oncology use). Prior to therapy, perform dental exam and preventive dentistry in patients at risk of osteonecrosis. Lactation: Unknown whether drug crosses into breast milk; avoid using
Arthralgia, fever, flu-like symptoms, myalgia, headache, pain in extremity, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, eye inflammation; alopecia, hyperhidrosis, bone/joint/muscle pain, osteonecrosis of the jaw, femoral fracture, hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. urticaria, angioedema), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, hypotension. Potentially Fatal: Severe hypocalcaemia, severe kidney problems.
Increased risk of hypocalcaemia with aminoglycosides and loop diuretics. Increased risk renal dysfunction with nephrotoxic agents.
