Zometa (Zoledronic Acid)


Brand Name: Zometa

Generic Name: Zoledronic Acid

Manufacturer/Agent: Novartis Pharma


Formulation: inj

Strength: 4mg

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 24,609.83

Retail Price: @ KES 32,813.11


Class: Biphosphonates (Misc. drugs)

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Precautions: Pregnancy, breastfeding.

Indications/Uses: Reduction of bone damage in advanced malignancies involving bone 4mg every 3-4 weeks, hypercalcaemia of malignancy 4mg stat

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Side Effects: Hypophosphataemia,anaemia, athralgia, fever, rigors, gastrointestinal effects, influenza-like symptoms including bone pain.