Admin Table of Contents
How does Reclast work?
It works by slowing the breakdown of bone and keeping bones strong. It also helps to reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. Another zoledronic acid product is used to treat bone problems that may occur with cancer.
Who should not take Reclast?
You should not take Zolendronic acid if you are pregnant, breast feeding, have kidney problems, or have low blood calcium.
Does Reclast cause weight gain?
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Reclast including urinating less than usual or not at all; drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, swelling, weight gain, shortness of breath, muscle spasms, numbness or tingling (especially around your mouth).
How does Reclast prevent osteoporosis?
Reclast is a brand (trade) name for zoledronic acid. Zoledronic acid strengthens bones and may be used for the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis. It works by inhibiting osteoclasts which are responsible for breaking down and reabsorbing bone (by a process known as bone resorption).
Has anyone died from Reclast?
The FDA warning says that kidney failure is a rare but serious complication for at-risk patients taking Reclast. The drug was approved in April 2007. Two dozen cases of kidney impairment or failure, including five deaths, were reported in a safety review published in January 2009.
How long can you stay on Reclast?
After 3 to 5 years, your healthcare provider may stop your Reclast prescription and prescribe a different osteoporosis treatment. That’s because studies of Reclast are only based on 3 years of treatment.
How do you feel after Reclast infusion?
The infusion was simple and easy. After, I felt no pain or confusion. It is now Sun, 3 days later and I feel exactly as I did on the first day. I’ve drank a total of about 60 oz of water a day, and taken the max dosage of pain relievers a day for the first 2 days.
Is hair loss a side effect of Reclast?
Like other bisphosphonate medications, Reclast has been linked to hair loss and/or thinning of hair in some patients.
How many years can Reclast be given?
Does Reclast affect your teeth?
Some people using medicines similar to Reclast have developed bone loss in the jaw, also called osteonecrosis of the jaw. Symptoms of this condition may include jaw pain, swelling, numbness, loose teeth, gum infection, or slow healing after injury or surgery involving the gums.
Is Reclast hard on the kidneys?
On Sept. 1, 2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned doctors and patients that Reclast may cause severe kidney problems. These kidney problems can lead to kidney failure, the need for kidney dialysis, and could be life threatening.
What are the side effects of Reclast?
Common side effects of Reclast include: nausea, tiredness, flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, chills, muscle/joint aches), cough, dizziness, headache, vision problems, diarrhea, constipation, joint or muscle pain, or injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling).
Is Reclast dangerous?
Among other uses, Reclast ® is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. It is also marketed by Novartis under the names Zometa , Zomera, and Aclasta, and it is not available in generic form. Reclast ® can be very dangerous if taken by a patient without healthy, functioning kidneys.
How does Reclast help bones?
Reclast (zoledronic acid) (sometimes called zoledronate) is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.
What to do before Reclast infusion?
RECLAST INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTIONS PRE-INFUSION: 1. You may eat normally before receiving your infusion. 2. Drink two (2) glasses of fluids, such as water, within a few hours before receiving Reclast to help prevent kidney problems 3. You may take Tylenol one (1) tablet with each meal: a. The day before your infusion b.