How long do the side effects of zoledronic acid infusion last?
The majority of the side effects, such as fever and chills, pain in the muscles or joints, and headache, occur within the first three days following the dose of Zoledronic acid 5 mg. The symptoms are usually mild to moderate and go away within three days.
How long after first Zometa do you get flu like symptoms?
Acute phase reactions have occurred within three days after administration of this drug with symptoms of pyrexia, fatigue, bone pain and/or arthralgias, myalgias, chills, and influenza-like illness.
How long does Zometa stay in system?
Zoledronic acid medication is a long-acting drug. As such, it stays in your body longer than 12 months (probably more than 24 months). Therefore, delaying your treatment for a number of months will not put you at a higher risk of sustaining fragility fracture nor cause significant decline in your bone mineral density.
How do you feel after zoledronic acid?
More common
- Abdominal or stomach pain.
- back pain.
- bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste.
- bladder pain.
- blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin.
- bone pain.
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings.
- change in taste.
Does zoledronic acid make you tired?
Vomiting. Constipation. Flu-like symptoms; mild fever sometimes accompanied by malaise, chills, fatigue and flushing. Usually occurs with first treatment with zoledronic acid only.
What can I expect from Zometa infusion?
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.
What happens after zoledronic acid infusion?
You may experience a reaction during the first few days after you receive a dose of zoledronic acid injection. Symptoms of this reaction may include flu-like symptoms, fever, headache, chills, and bone, joint or muscle pain.
Does Zometa make your bones ache?
Zoledronic acid can cause bone, joint and/or muscle pain that can be severe. This can occur from 1 day to several months after starting the medication. Report these symptoms to your provider, who can advise you on strategies to relieve the pain.