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Oncology & Bone Health

Zolegen®

Zoledronic Acid
5 mg / 100 mL4 mg / 5 mLIV infusionRx only

Zoledronic acid for infusion — protecting bone in hypercalcaemia of malignancy, bone metastases, osteoporosis and Paget's disease.

Zolegen® 5 mg/100 mL cartonZolegen® vial
Product overview

A bisphosphonate for bone health in cancer and beyond

Zolegen® is zoledronic acid for intravenous infusion, presented as 5 mg/100 mL and 4 mg/5 mL. It potently inhibits osteoclast activity, stopping excess calcium release from bone.

Potent mechanism

Inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption.

Protects bone integrity

Lowers the risk of skeletal complications in advanced cancer involving bone.

Once-yearly infusion

Single annual infusion in the approved osteoporosis indication.

Hospital day-care ready

Infusion over not less than 15 minutes.

Clinical benefits listed in the Salventis Zolegen® literature

  • Reduces serum calcium to normal and maintains normocalcaemia
  • Prevents skeletal-related events in bone metastases
  • Helps reduce the risk of pathologic fractures
  • Helps increase bone mineral density
Indications

Therapeutic use

  • Hypercalcaemia of malignancy
  • Prevention of skeletal-related events in patients with advanced cancer involving bone
  • Osteoporosis
  • Paget's disease of bone

Each indication applies to a specific strength. Refer to the approved prescribing information for the indication and dose of each presentation.

After a single infusion
24–48 hCalcium lowering begins 4–7 daysMaximum calcium-lowering effect 30–40 daysMedian duration of action After a single intravenous infusion, in hypercalcaemia of malignancy. Source: Salventis Zolegen® literature.
Prescribing essentials

Administration & safety

Composition

Zoledronic acid 5 mg in 100 mL, and 4 mg in 5 mL concentrate, for intravenous infusion.

Dosage & administration

Intravenous infusion over not less than 15 minutes. Ensure adequate hydration before each dose. The dose depends on the indication and presentation — see the approved prescribing information.

Storage

As stated on the carton. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the label.

Safety & precautions

See the important safety information below.

Important safety information

  • Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity.
  • Assess creatinine clearance before each dose and monitor renal function.
  • Correct pre-existing hypocalcaemia and monitor calcium levels.
  • Acute-phase reactions (fever, myalgia, arthralgia) may occur.
  • Osteonecrosis of the jaw has been reported: maintain good oral hygiene and perform a dental evaluation before treatment.
Composition & presentation

Product information

BrandZolegen®
GenericZoledronic acid
Presentations5 mg/100 mL solution for infusion; 4 mg/5 mL concentrate
Dosage formSolution / concentrate for intravenous infusion
PackAvailable on request
Therapeutic areaOncology & bone health
Prescription statusPrescription-only medicine
ManufacturerAvailable on request
DRAP registration no.Available on request
Marketed bySalventis Pharma SMC (Pvt.) Ltd., Islamabad
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Prescribing information

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