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Zolasta is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Osteoporosis. Zolasta also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zolasta. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Zolasta side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Zolasta normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zolasta is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zolasta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zolasta can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zolasta in conditions like Dehydration, Kidney Disease, Calcium Deficiency. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zolasta are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Zolasta have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zolasta is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Zolasta is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zolasta safe for pregnant women?
Zolasta may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zolasta again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zolasta safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zolasta. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zolasta on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zolasta on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zolasta on the Liver?
Side effects of Zolasta on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Zolasta on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Zolasta. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Zolasta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zolasta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zolasta habit forming or addictive?
Zolasta is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zolasta does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Zolasta should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zolasta is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zolasta
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zolasta and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zolasta
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zolasta.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 345
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zometa® (zoledronic acid)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zoledronic Acid (zoledronic acid)