Zometa is a drug indicated to treat and prevent skeletal problems, such as pathological fractures, spinal compression, radiation therapy or bone surgery, and is also indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia caused by cancer.
This remedy has zoledronic acid, a compound that belongs to the bisphosphonate group, which act specifically on bones inhibiting bone resorption.
The price of Zometa ranges from 500 to 1000 reais and can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
Zometa should be taken according to your doctor’s instructions, as the recommended doses and duration of treatment depend on the problem to be treated.
Generally, a dose of 4 mg, administered every 7 days, is indicated
Some of Zometa’s side effects may include bone pain, fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, excessive muscle stiffness, joint or nerve pain and pain, swelling and redness at the injection site.
Zometa is counteraded for pregnant or nursing women and for patients allergic to zoledronic acid, bisphosphonates or any of the ingredients of the formula.