How many Aclasta infusions can you have?

How often should an Aclasta infusion be given? The suggested frequency varies between physicians. However, for the average patient we recommend giving it at 0, 18, and 36 months (i.e. 3 infusions over a 3 year period.) Occasionally it may be used for longer.

How many infusions does zoledronic acid have?

For the treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis, osteoporosis in men and the treatment of osteoporosis associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy, the recommended dose is a single intravenous infusion of 5 mg Zoledronic Acid administered once a year.

How often should you take zoledronic acid injection?

When zoledronic acid injection is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have undergone menopause, or in men, or to treat or prevent osteoporosis in people who are taking glucocorticoids, it is usually given once a year. When zoledronic acid is used to prevent osteoporosis in women who have undergone menopause,…

When was the last closeout for zoledronic acid?

From February 2002 to June 2003, patients underwent randomization with the use of random permuted blocks within strata; the last closeout visit occurred on June 15, 2006. All patients provided written informed consent, and the local institutional review board at each center approved the protocol.

How is zoledronic acid used to treat osteoporosis?

Zoledronic acid administered as a 5 mg intravenous infusion annually increases bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and femoral neck by 6.7% and 5.1% respectively and reduces the incidence of new vertebral and hip fractures by 70% and 41% respectively in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

Are there any side effects to taking zoledronic acid?

Zoledronic acid may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Being treated with a bisphosphonate medication such as zoledronic acid injection for osteoporosis may increase the risk that you will break your thigh bone(s).