Zoledronic acid

Generic Name
Zoledronic acid
Brand Names
Aclasta, Reclast, Zometa, Zoledronic Acid Accord, Zoledronic acid Actavis, Zoledronic acid medac, Zoledronic acid Teva, Zoledronic Acid Hospira, Zoledronic acid Mylan
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H10N2O7P2
CAS Number
118072-93-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
70HZ18PH24
Background

Zoledronic acid, or CGP 42'446, is a third generation, nitrogen containing bisphosphonate similar to ibandronic acid, minodronic acid, and risedronic acid. Zoledronic acid is used to treat and prevent multiple forms of osteoporosis, hypercalcemia of malignancy, multiple myeloma, bone metastases from solid tumors, and Paget’s disease of bone. Zoledronic acid ...

Indication

Zoledronic acid is indicated to treat hypercalcemia of malignancy, multiple myeloma, bone metastases from solid tumors, osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women, glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis, and Paget's disease of bone in men and women. Zoledronic acid is also indicated for the prevention of osteoporosis in post menopausal women and glucocorticoi...

Associated Conditions
Bone Metastases, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Multiple Myeloma (MM), Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis caused by Glucocorticoid Treatment, Paget's Disease of Bone, Paget’s Disease
Associated Therapies
Bone Mineral Density
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