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What Are The Side Effects Of Reclast?

I am about to receive RECLAST. I need to know if there is any risk involved with this medication with infections. i have had prevoius infections with Biologic dugs which were very dangerous for me including hospitalization. I want to be sure Reclast isn t a drug which could cause infections of any kind.
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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RECLAST contains zolendronic acid and is used to increase bone mass in patients with osteoporosis. Its common side effects are pain in joint, fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, eye inflammation, excessive sweating, low blood pressure and allergic reactions. Don’t worry it does not predispose to infection. Infection is predisposed by most of the biologics drugs. This is not a problem with RECLAST. Injection dexamethasone, promthazine and paracetamol can be taken before RECLAST injection to prevent allergic reaction and fever due to RECLAST.
Advice
1.      Maintain good oral hygiene
2.     Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily to maintain proper hydration
3.     Dental check up annually as RECLAST might cause osteonecrosis of jaw. Although it is a rare side effect
4.     Investigations before administration of RECLAST
a.     Serum creatinine
b.     Serum calcium
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What Are The Side Effects Of Reclast?

RECLAST contains zolendronic acid and is used to increase bone mass in patients with osteoporosis. Its common side effects are pain in joint, fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, eye inflammation, excessive sweating, low blood pressure and allergic reactions. Don’t worry it does not predispose to infection. Infection is predisposed by most of the biologics drugs. This is not a problem with RECLAST. Injection dexamethasone, promthazine and paracetamol can be taken before RECLAST injection to prevent allergic reaction and fever due to RECLAST. Advice 1. Maintain good oral hygiene 2. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily to maintain proper hydration 3. Dental check up annually as RECLAST might cause osteonecrosis of jaw. Although it is a rare side effect 4. Investigations before administration of RECLAST a. Serum creatinine b. Serum calcium I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks for asking question