"Zometa" - a drug belonging to the classbiophosphonates. Zoledronic acid - the main active ingredient of the drug - inhibits bone tissue resorption. "Zometa", thus, struggles with the occurrence of bone metastases and reduces pain. Prescribe the drug also in multiple myeloma and hypercalcemia caused by a malignant neoplasm.
Patients say high enoughthe effectiveness of the drug when getting rid of pain, however, mention in their reviews and the relatively high cost of the drug "Zometa". It can be bought at pharmacies in Moscow at a price of 8,000–12,000 rubles, and 4 mg of concentrate for preparing infusions. However, it is possible to purchase the drug at a lower price, which is important for a long course of treatment.
Benefits of a generic
Generic is a drug that is manufacturedaccording to the same recipe as the original product, which means it has the same effectiveness. Why is the price of generics always significantly lower? They are produced by those who received such necessary permitting documents of the company, but without preliminary clinical trials. There is no need for tests, since they have already been produced by the company that produces the original, and the effectiveness of the product is confirmed.
In addition, the company that produces generics, does not conduct promotions, which means that another impressive item of production costs is removed.
This also applies to the Indian drug Zometa. The price of the generic is lower than the cost of the original. You can buy the drug through the Internet, referring to the site . Here "Zometa", the price of which will be inseveral times lower than the cost of the original drug produced in Switzerland, is sold if the buyer has the relevant documents confirming the need to use the drug in the treatment regimen. Therefore, prepare a recipe in advance before leaving the application.
"Zometa": instructions for use
The drug is available in the formconcentrate, which is diluted immediately before the start of the infusion in 100 ml of a special solution that does not contain calcium. “Zometa” is administered intravenously, and the duration of the procedure should not exceed 15 minutes.
The recommended dose is 4 mg. It is recommended that patients repeat the infusions every 3–4 weeks.
When treating the drug "Zometa" patients with bone metastases are also prescribed vitamin D and calcium.
Side effects
Treatment with Zometa can cause the following body reactions:
- nausea, vomiting;
- anorexia;
- skin rash and itching;
- impaired renal function;
- anemia;
- headache, dizziness;
- conjunctivitis;
- cough, shortness of breath;
- fever;
- decrease or, on the contrary, increase in blood pressure.
As you can see, the list of side effects is impressive, so only a highly qualified oncologist should prescribe drug treatment.
Contraindications
Средство «Зомета» не может применяться у pregnant women, nursing mothers, as well as patients in childhood. Individual intolerance to zoledronic acid is also contraindicated.
