Zometa
Zometa
Zometa (pronounced zo-ME-ta), also known as zoledronic acid, is a medication used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. It is also used with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone problems that may occur with multiple myeloma and bone metastases from solid tumors.
Pronunciation
Zometa is pronounced as zo-ME-ta.
Etymology
The name "Zometa" is a brand name, and its etymology is not publicly disclosed. However, its generic name, "zoledronic acid," is derived from the class of drugs it belongs to, known as bisphosphonates. The "zoledronate" part of the name is a combination of the chemical elements contained in the drug: zoledronate is a type of bisphosphonate that contains a nitrogen atom (N), which is represented by the "z" in "zoledronate."
Usage
Zometa is used to treat hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels) that may occur with cancer. It is also used with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone problems that may occur with multiple myeloma and bone metastases from solid tumors.
Related Terms
- Bisphosphonates: The class of drugs to which Zometa belongs.
- Hypercalcemia: A condition characterized by an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood, which Zometa is used to treat.
- Multiple Myeloma: A type of cancer that Zometa is used to treat when it causes bone problems.
- Bone Metastases: The spread of cancer to the bones from other parts of the body, which can cause bone problems that Zometa is used to treat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zometa
- Wikipedia's article - Zometa
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