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Alzic 4mg Injection Substitute

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Uses:

Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, Hypercalcemia (high level of calcium) in cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Alzic 4mg Injection contains Zoledronic acid used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, and hypercalcemia of malignancy (bone cancer in which excess of calcium exits). Alzic 4mg Injection binds to the bone tightly and prevents calcium removal by osteoclasts (a type of bone cell that destroy bone tissue). This prevents osteoclasts from breaking down the bone, strengthening bones, and minimizing the risk of bones breaking. Also, Alzic 4mg Injection may reduce calcium levels in the blood by preventing calcium reabsorption from bones to the blood. Thus, it helps in treating high calcium levels in the blood caused by cancer.

FAQs

Alzic 4mg Injection contains Zoledronic acid that works by binding to the bone tightly and preventing the removal of calcium by osteoclasts (a type of bone cells that destroy bone tissue). This prevents osteoclasts from breaking down the bone and keeps the bones strong and minimizes the risk of bones breaking.

You are not recommended to take Alzic 4mg Injection if you have hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, the levels of calcium and vitamin D may be checked before starting treatment with Alzic 4mg Injection.

Alzic 4mg Injection may cause osteonecrosis (bone damage) of the jaw. Therefore, to prevent such condition, maintain good oral hygiene and have regular dental check-ups while taking Alzic 4mg Injection. Also, is you wear dentures, make sure they fit properly. However, if you experience any problems with teeth or mouth such as loose teeth, swelling or pain, non-healing of sores or discharge, consult your doctor and dentist as these might be signs of osteonecrosis of the jaw.

You are not recommended to take Alzic 4mg Injection with gentamicin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of very low calcium levels in the blood. However, please consult a doctor before taking Alzic 4mg Injection with other medicines.

Alzic 4mg Injection may reduce calcium levels in the blood by preventing calcium reabsorption from bones to the blood. Therefore, your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplements, and you may be advised to take them for at least 10 days after receiving Alzic 4mg Injection.

Alzic 4mg Injection may cause flu-like symptoms (chills, tiredness, muscle and joint pain) in some patients as a common side effect. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen even after 2 weeks, please consult a doctor.