What is a ZOLE infusion?
Zoledronic acid (ZOL) is an intravenous bisphosphonate that is given once yearly for the treatment of osteoporosis via a medically supervised 15-minute infusion. This ensures compliance for a full 12 months.
What does Zometa infusion do?
It lowers high blood calcium levels by reducing the amount of calcium released from your bones into your blood. It also works by slowing the breakdown of your bones by cancer to prevent bone fractures.
How do you administer zoledronic acid?
Zoledronic Acid (5 mg in 100 ml ready-to-infuse solution) is administered via a vented infusion line and given slowly at a constant infusion rate. The infusion time must not be less than 15 minutes.
Is reclast an infusion?
Zolendronic acid is given as an infusion (through a vein in your arm) lasting 15 minutes. You should drink 2 glasses of fluid at least one hour before receiving your infusion. You may eat normally before your infusion.
Is zoledronic acid an immunosuppressant?
Thanks to its ability to decrease Ras/ERK1/2 activity, which is responsible for both Pgp-mediated chemoresistance and IDO-mediated immunosuppression, zoledronic acid is an effective chemo-immunosensitizing agent in HMM cells.
What kind of infusions are given for osteoporosis?
There are two infusion bisphosphonates that have been approved by the FDA to treat osteoporosis:
- BONIVA (ibandronate)
- Reclast (zoledronic acid)
How do you give zoledronic acid IV?
How to use Zoledronic Acid Vial
- This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually over at least 15 minutes.
- Avoid mixing zoledronic acid with IV fluids that have calcium in them (such as Ringer’s solution, Hartmann’s solution, parenteral nutrition-TPN/PPN).
How often is Reclast infusion given?
The recommended regimen is a 5 mg infusion given once every 2 years intravenously over no less than 15 minutes.
Is Reclast the same as Zometa?
Reclast and Zometa are two different brands of zoledronic acid. Reclast is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause, or steroid use.
What is another name for zoledronic acid?
Zoledronic acid is the generic name for the trade name drug Zometa®. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name Zometa® when referring to the generic drug name zoledronic acid. Drug type: Zoledronic acid is a supportive care drug in the category of bisphosphonates.
Can you mix zoledronic acid with IV fluids?
Avoid mixing zoledronic acid with IV fluids that have calcium in them (such as Ringer’s solution, Hartmann’s solution, parenteral nutrition -TPN/PPN). Talk to your pharmacist for more details. For the treatment of high blood calcium levels, fluids are usually given through a vein before you receive this medication.
What should I know about zoledronic acid injections?
you should know that zoledronic acid injection is available under the brand names Zometa and Reclast. You should only be treated with one of these products at a time. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
What does an infusion nurse do in a hospital?
An infusion nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in the administration of medications and fluids through an intravenous (IV) line, central line, or venous access port. They can work as a resource to a hospital by starting lines and training new nurses in obtaining and maintaining IV access.
Can a infusion nurse make a house call?
Infusion nurses can and do make house calls. Normally, this occurs when they work for a home health agency. As more and more patients are shifted out of the inpatient setting and care is delivered in outpatient facilities or the home, infusion nurses can perform their job duties in the comfort of the patient’s home.