Prescription Name: Zometa

*NOTE* Zometa is a medication that should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor. Please note I don't recommend taking Zometa without a prior prescription from your doctor and cannot be held responsible for any problems that occur from taking Zometa. This information is provided for information purposes and is not intended as a substitues to professional advice *NOTE*

Active Ingrediant in Zometa: Ezetimibe

Uses for taking Zometa
Zometa is used to treat patients with high blood levels of calcium (hypercalcemia) caused by cancerous tumors. Zometa has not been studied in patients who have high blood levels of calcium caused by an overactive parathyroid gland or conditions not related to cancerous tumors.

Possible Zometa Side Effects:

• decreased kidney function
• fever
• flu-like symptoms consisting of fever, chills, and bone, joint or muscle pain
• nausea and vomiting
• redness and swelling at the injection site
• itching
• chest pain
• eye inflammation
• low blood levels of magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium

Things to be cautious of while taking Zometa:
Do not use Zometa if you are allergic to bisphosphonates or to any of the ingredients in Zometa.

Tell your health care provider if you:

• have or had kidney problems
• have asthma and are allergic to aspirin
• are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding
• Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Zometa works or Zometa may affect how your other medicines work.

Tell your doctor if you:

• decreased kidney function
• fever
• flu-like symptoms consisting of fever, chills, and bone, joint or muscle pain
• nausea and vomiting
• redness and swelling at the injection site
• itching
• chest pain
• eye inflammation
• low blood levels of magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium

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As with most medications, do not drive until you are certain to how you react to the drug.

Drinking alcohol while taking Zometa is definitely not recommended.