Zoledronate (RDY) TM
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Active ingredients: zoledronic acid
Pack: Zoledronate (RDY) 5 mg/100 mL injection, 100 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZOLEDRONATE-RDY 5 zoledronic acid 5mg/100mL injection solution vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women to reduce the incidence of hip, vertebral and non-vertebral fractures. Treatment of osteoporosis in patients over 50 years of age with a history of at least one low trauma hip fracture, to reduce the incidence of further fractures. To increase bone mineral density in men with osteoporosis. To increase bone mineral density in patients with osteoporosis associated with long term glucocorticoid use. To prevent glucocorticoid-induced bone mineral density loss. Treatment of Pagets disease of bone.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous Infusion
- Clear colourless solution free from visible extraneous matter in vial stoppered with grey colour butyl rubber stopper and sealed with flip off seal
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 Vial pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient zoledronic acid
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
