Zoledronic Acid
This page contains brief information about zoledronic acid and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
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FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.
Use in Cancer
Zoledronic acid is approved to be used alone or with other drugs to treat:
- multiple myeloma and cancers that have spread to the bone
- hypercalcemia (high blood levels of calcium) caused by malignant cancer
Zoledronic acid is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
More About Zoledronic Acid
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
MedlinePlus Information on Zoledronic Acid - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
Research Results and Related Resources
Jaw Problems Linked to Bone-Modifying Drugs Not as Rare as Once Thought
Clinical Trials Accepting Patients
Find Clinical Trials for Zoledronic Acid - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.