Zometa is a medicine used to treat high blood calcium due to cancer. This page from the eMedTV Web site further discusses what Zometa is used for, describes how the drug works, and explains when and how the medicine should be administered.
Some of the most commonly reported side effects of Zometa include vomiting, fever, and anemia. This eMedTV Web page offers a more complete list of possible Zometa side effects, including serious side effects that should be reported to your doctor.
Weight loss is a possible side effect that may occur with the use of Zometa. This part of the eMedTV library offers more information on Zometa and weight loss, and explains how common this side effect is with the medication.
Zometa is used for treating conditions such as high blood calcium levels due to cancer. This eMedTV page discusses Zometa uses in more detail and further explains how the medicine works to help with these conditions.
For the treatment of high blood calcium, the recommended Zometa dosage is 4 mg. This page on the eMedTV site also offers Zometa dosing recommendations for the prevention of bone problems due to cancer and explains how to take the medication.
Aminoglycoside antibiotics, NSAIDs, and diuretics are medicines that may cause Zometa interactions. This eMedTV segment lists other specific medicines that could cause Zometa drug interactions and describes the possible effects of these interactions.
Zometa may potentially cause kidney damage in some people. This eMedTV article includes a list of other Zometa warnings and precautions that you should be aware of before starting the drug and offers information on who should not take the medicine.
Possible Zometa overdose symptoms include burning or tingling sensations, kidney damage, and fever. This eMedTV article lists other potential signs or symptoms of a Zometa overdose and explains what treatment options are available.
It is generally recommended that pregnant women avoid taking Zometa. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses Zometa and pregnancy in more detail and further explains why pregnant women may want to avoid the medication.
It is generally not recommended to breastfeed while taking Zometa. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at Zometa and breastfeeding, and describes the possible complications that may occur if the drug passes through breast milk.
At this time, Zometa is not available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains when generic Zometa products may become available and describes the difference between a drug's "generic name" and its generic version.
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