Zometa 4mg Injection - Generic Equivalent (Zoledronic Acid)

CHEMICAL NAME Zoledronic Acid-mannitol-water (zole-DRO-nik-AS-sid)

Zometa injection (Zoledronic Acid-mannitol-water) is used to treat hypercalcemia or high levels of calcium. This is common to occur in cancer patients. 

Zometa injection is used in cancer chemotherapy to treat bone issues that occur due to multiple myeloma and breast or lung cancer. 

The medication belongs to a class of drugs called as the bisphosphonates and helps to lower high calcium levels by reducing the calcium being released from bones into the blood.  This reduces the chances of getting fractures. 

 Common side effects of using Zometa injection includes - headache, nausea, fever, chills, joint aches, etc.

However, much serious side effects may include - 

• Bone or muscle pain
• Groin pain
• Swelling of ankles and other joints
• Vision changes
• Muscle spasm
• Weakness or tingling sensation
• Black tarry stools
• Hip pain
• Vomit that resembles coffee grounds

Do not use the Zometa injection  if you are allergic to it or if you have certain health issues like - liver or kidney issues, anaemia, seizures, etc. 

Before you start using the medication, talk to your doctor about your medical condition and about the existing medications that you are taking especially the herbal remedies or Over the counter drugs. Also, inform your doctor if you have a previous history of kidney issues, dehydration, Aspirin sensitive asthma, etc.