Reclast

Reclast is a prescription medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women as well as to treat osteoporosis in men.

Reclast is used to treat and prevent glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and is used to treat Paget's disease.

Reclast belongs to a group of drugs called biphosphonates, which slow the breakdown of bone.

This medication comes in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare provider. How often you will receive Reclast will depend on what you are being treated for.

Common side effects of Reclast acid include fever, nausea, bone pain, and fatigue.

Osteoporosis [1] Neuromuscular Disease [2]

Reviewed by:

Beth Bolt, RPh [3]

Review Date:

July 6, 2012

Citation:

"Reclast", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [4] "Zoledonic Acid Injection" Medline Plus: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [5]

http://www.rxwiki.com/reclast [6]

Zoledronic Acid [7]

Rx Company Link:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation [8]

RxNorm ATC Ref:

Bisphosphonates [9]

Contributor:

Beth Bolt, RPh [3] Anyssa Garza, PharmD [10]

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Reclast is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. Before you receive Reclast, drink at least 2 glasses of fluid (such as water) within a few hours as directed by your doctor.

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Reclast [11]