zoledronic acid

Definition / meaning of zoledronic acid

A drug used to treat patients with hypercalcemia (high blood levels of calcium) caused by cancer. It is also used together with other drugs to treat multiple myeloma and to prevent bone fractures and reduce bone pain in people who have cancer that has spread to the bone. It is a type of bisphosphonate. Also called zoledronate and Zometa.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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