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ZOLEDRONIC ACID [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
CONT

Zoledronic acid, a bisphosphonate, is prescribed for the treatment of a number of different problems which affect bones. It is prescribed as a treatment for osteoporosis, and it is also used to prevent bone damage in people with Paget's disease of bone. It is also given as a treatment for people with some cancers in order to reduce bone damage and blood calcium levels.

OBS

Active ingredient sold under a large number of commercial (trade) names, among which: Aclaste, Zometa, Zomera and Reclast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
CONT

L’acide zolédronique est indiqué dans le traitement de l’ostéoporose chez les femmes ménopausées ou les hommes à risque élevé de fractures [...], ou de l’ostéoporose causée par un traitement corticoïde associé. L’acide zolédronique appartient à la classe de médicaments appelés bisphosphonates.

OBS

Principe actif commercialisé, entre autres, sous les noms de Aclasta, Zometa, Zomera et Reclast.

Spanish

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