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Zometa
Zometa, manufactured by Novartis, is a common intravenous bisposphonate similar to Actonel, Aredia, Boniva, and Fosamax. It is prescribed to prevent bone loss, but has very serious side effects including the development of a condition known as Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ). ONJ causes the jaw bone to degenerate, resulting in serious and irreparable side effects including bone loss, pain, numbness, and exposed bone. Other side effects of Zometa include difficulty breathing, kidney problems and low levels of calcium.
Fast Facts
| Name: | Zometa |
| Generic: | Zoledronic Acid |
| Manufacturer: | Novartis |
| Date approved: | 2001 |
| Status: | Prescription only |
| Approved uses: | Treatment and prevention of bone loss |
| Off-Label uses: | Anti-fracture uses; however, the anti-fracture properties of bisphosphonates such as Zometa have not been proven |
| Side effects: | Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), bone pain, tissue death, loose teeth, sore gums, bone loss, pain and numbness, difficulty breathing, bone fractures, joint disorders, dental problems, kidney problems |
| Related topics: | Fosamax, Bisphosphonates, Boniva, Aredia, Actonel |
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