zoledronic acid
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What is zoledronic acid?
Generic Name: zoledronic acid
Zoledronic acid (sometimes called zoledronate) is in a group of medicines called
bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). Zoledronic acid inhibits the release of calcium from bones.
Zoledronic acid is used to treat Paget's disease, and high blood levels of calcium caused by
cancer (hypercalcemia of malignancy). Zoledronic acid also treats multiple myeloma (a type of bone
marrow cancer) or bone cancer that has spread from elsewhere in the body.
Zoledronic acid is also used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and to
increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. Zoledronic acid is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis
in people who will be taking certain steroid medicines for 12 months or longer.
Zoledronic acid may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Bisphosphonates in Breast Cancer
by Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM
, Mar 29, 2009 11:36AM - 4 Comments
