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Zometa: Side Effects and Legal Information<\/h1>\n\n
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Zometa\u00a0(zoledronic acid) is an intravenous bisphosphonate drug that treats hypercalcemia. This is a condition where you have excess calcium in your blood. Hypercalcemia occurs with some types of cancer. Oncologists also prescribe\u00a0Zometa\u00a0to treat\u00a0multiple myeloma<\/a>\u00a0(bone marrow tumors) and\u00a0bone metastasis<\/a>\u00a0(the spread of cancer in the bones).<\/p>\n

The\u00a0FDA first approved Zometa<\/a>\u00a0in 2001 for the treatment of hypercalcemia. The following year, Novartis Pharmaceuticals submitted the drug to the FDA for approval to treat cancer patients.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the drugmaker and the FDA have warned about Zometa’s risks and potential dangers. This article outlines those risks, dangers and side effects. You’ll also learn what to do if you or a loved one is harmed after using Zometa.<\/p>\n

You can also talk to a product liability attorney<\/a> near you for targeted legal advice. An experienced attorney can assess your situation and recommend next steps. If you have a valid legal claim, your attorney will represent you throughout the process and advocate for fair compensation.<\/p>\n

Possible Side Effects of Zometa<\/h2>\n

Like other drugs, Zometa does have possible\u00a0side effects<\/a>. Some are minor, while others are more severe. If you experience serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n

Some of the more common side effects of Zometa include:<\/p>\n