Zometa is indicated for treating and preventing skeletal problems such as pathologic fractures, spinal compression, radiation therapy or bone surgery, and is indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia caused by cancer.
This medicine has zoledronic acid in its composition, a compound that belongs to the group of medicines of the bisphosphonates, that act specifically in the bone, inhibiting the bone resorption.
Price
The price of Zometa varies between 500 and 1000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Zometa should be taken as prescribed by your doctor as the recommended dosages and the duration of treatment depend on the problem being treated.
Generally, a dose of 4 mg given every 7 days is indicated.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Zometa may include bone pain, fever, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, excessive, muscle stiffness, joint or nerve pain and pain, swelling and redness at the injection site.
Contraindications
Zometa is contraindicated for pregnant or lactating women and for patients with allergy to zoledronic acid, bisphosphonates or any of the components of the formula.
