Comparing Zoledronic Acid vs Zometa
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Prescription only
Zoledronic acid strengthens bones and is used to manage several different bone-related conditions. Zoledronic acid injection (Reclast, 5 mg/100 mL) is used to treat and prevent postmenopausal or... View more |
Prescription only
Zometa is only available as an injection for administration by a healthcare provider and is indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia associated with cancer, osteolytic bone lesions of multiple... View more |
Related suggestions Osteoporosis
Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
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| More about Zoledronic acid | More about Zometa (zoledronic acid) | ||||||||
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Zoledronic acid has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 410 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
Zometa has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Zoledronic acid side effects |
View all Zometa side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Aclasta, Reclast, Zometa | Other zoledronic acid brands include: Aclasta, Reclast | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with Zoledronic acid:
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A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with Zometa:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 28, 2015 |
February 22, 2002 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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