ZOLEDRONIC ACID - INJECTION (Zometa) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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zoledronic acid-injection (cont.)

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose or your dose is interrupted, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.

STORAGE: Store the unmixed vials at room temperature between 56 and 86 degrees F (13 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. After mixing and/or subsequent dilution with IV fluids, this product should be refrigerated between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) and used within 24 hours. Discard any unused portion of the vial(s).

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005

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