How do you give a Zometa Injection?

How do you give a Zometa Injection?

How to use Zometa Vial

1. This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually over at least 15 minutes.
2. Avoid mixing zoledronic acid with IV fluids that have calcium in them (such as Ringer’s solution, Hartmann’s solution, parenteral nutrition-TPN/PPN).

How do you administer zoledronic acid injection?

Intravenous use. Zoledronic Acid (5 mg in 100 ml ready-to-infuse solution) is administered via a vented infusion line and given slowly at a constant infusion rate. The infusion time must not be less than 15 minutes.

How do you give zoledronic acid 4mg?

Zoledronic Acid 4 mg/100 ml solution for infusion should be given as a single intravenous infusion in no less than 15 minutes. In patients with normal renal function, defined as CLcr > 60 ml/min, zoledronic acid 4 mg/100 ml solution for infusion must not be further diluted.

Is Zometa an injection or infusion?

Zometa is given by intravenous (IV) infusion. This is an injection dripped into a vein slowly over a period of time. Zometa infusions are given by a healthcare provider over a period of at least 15 minutes.

How often is Zometa infusion given?

Both Zometa and Aredia are given intravenously, usually every 4 weeks. A study suggests that after being treated with the regular dose of Zometa and/or Aredia for a year, women with bone metastases can get Zometa every 12 weeks and still get the same benefits from the medicine while reducing their risk of side effects.

Can you drink alcohol with Zometa?

What should I avoid while receiving Zometa? Avoid smoking, or try to quit. Smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely. Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol.

How often should Zometa be given?

How long does Zometa stay in the body?

The excretion of zoledronic acid by the kidney does not depend on the dose or the infusion time (Chen et al 2002). The drug can be detected in urine in trace amounts up to 28 days after the infusion, although adequate amounts are present in urine only in the first 24 hours (Chen et al 2002).

Why is Zometa given?

Uses: Zometa typically is used to reduce bone complications and bone pain caused by advanced-stage breast cancer that has spread to the bone. It’s usually given with other chemotherapy medicines.

How often do you get Zometa infusion?

How long is a Zometa infusion?

Zometa should be administered by intravenous infusion over no less than 15 minutes [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].

What do you need to know about Zometa 4 mg?

Zometa 4 mg Injection is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It is also used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in men and women who are on corticosteroid therapy. This medicine can also be used to bring down high levels of calcium in the blood that may be caused by some cancers.

What should I do before taking a Zometa injection?

Drink at least 2 glasses of water within a few hours before your injection to keep from getting dehydrated. You may need frequent medical tests to help your doctor determine how long to treat you with Zometa. Your kidney function may also need to be checked. Pay special attention to your dental hygiene while using this medicine.

How is Zometa used to treat prostate cancer?

Zometa is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma and patients with documented bone metastases from solid tumors, in conjunction with standard antineoplastic therapy. Prostate cancer should have progressed after treatment with at least one hormonal therapy.

How often should I take Zometa for myeloma?

The recommended dose of Zometa in patients with multiple myeloma and metastatic bone lesions from solid tumors for patients with creatinine clearance (CrCl) greater than 60 mL/min is 4 mg infused over no less than 15 minutes every 3 to 4 weeks.