Healthdirect Australia is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
Zometa TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: zoledronic acid
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZOMETA zoledronic acid 4 mg/100 mL 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)
Prevention of skeletal-related events (pathological fracture, spinal cord compression, radiation to bone or surgery to bone) in patients with advanced malignancies involving bone. Treatment of tumour-induced hypercalcaemia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous Infusion
- Clear, colourless solution in a 100 mL colourless plastic vial, grey rubber stopper, aluminium cap with flip-off lid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
- 4 pack
- 5 pack
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
Need more information?
These trusted information partners have more on this topic.
Top results
Why do I have to tell my medical history to my dentist? | teeth.org.au
It is important to tell your dentist your medical history. It is also important that your medical history is regularly updated.
Read more on Australian Dental Association – Teeth.org.au website
![Australian Dental Association – Teeth.org.au](https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/ada_logo_blue-2eff46.png)
Top results
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - 2016 - Australasian Menopause Society
Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, but only a small proportion of people at risk for fractures are evaluated and treated
Read more on Australasian Menopause Society website
![Australasian Menopause Society](https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/amslogo-9e3e88.png)