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Revision as of 17:00, 6 November 2014
General information
Class/mechanism: Bisphosphonate, inhibits osteoclast activity and bone resorption/turnover, induces osteoclast apoptosis, and inhibits skeletal calcium release by tumor stimulatory factors.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
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Patient drug information
- Zoledronic acid (Zometa) patient drug information (Chemocare)[4]
- Brief patient counseling information can be found on pages 21-22 of the Zoledronic acid (Zometa) package insert[1]
- Zoledronic acid (Zometa) patient drug information (UpToDate)[5]
Also known as
Acido Zoledronico, Aclasta, Blaztere, Cytozol, Reclast, Servycal, Tianqing YI TAI, Zhuo LAI, Zobone, Zoldonat, Zoledronate, Zoledronate Disodium, Zoledronic Acid, Zomera, Zometa, Zyfoss