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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Zometa IV

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: ZOLEDRONIC ACID - INJECTION
Pronounced: (ZOLE-eh-dron-ick acid)

Zometa IV Overdose

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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: change/decrease in amount of urine, severe muscle spasms, mental/mood changes, seizures.

Zometa IV Missed Dose

It is important to receive each dose as scheduled. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for a new schedule.

Zometa IV Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels, albumin, serum creatinine) will be performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Zometa IV Storage

Store the unmixed vials at room temperature between 56-86 degrees F (13-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. After mixing with IV fluids, this product should be refrigerated between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) and used within 24 hours. Discard the mixed drug after 24 hours. Discard any unused portion of the vial. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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