Uses, Side Effects, of Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion

Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion is used to treat or prevent weakening of the bones (osteoporosis) caused by menopause or use of steroids. Using this medicine can reduce your risk of breaking bones. It is also used to treat high levels of calcium in people who have cancer.

Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion is given by a doctor or nurse. How much you are given, and how often, will be decided by your doctor. It may just be a single injection or you may need regular injections depending upon your underlying condition.

Your doctor will ask you to drink plenty of water before the injection, to avoid getting dehydrated. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion is only part of a treatment program that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.

Uses of Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion

• Osteoporosis
• Hypercalcemia

Benefits of Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion

Calcium is a mineral found in different places in your body and has many functions including bone growth. Most of your calcium should be in your bones. When you have more calcium in your blood than normal it is called hypercalcaemia. It is a serious condition and affects a large number of people with cancer.

Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. It reduces the amount of calcium in your blood by slowing down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This medicine is normally only given once by injection to treat hypercalcaemia, but you may need additional doses. Make sure you attend all appointments with your doctor.

Side Effects of Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion

• Headache
• Back pain
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Breathlessness
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Bone pain
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain

Caution :

Stronat Granules may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Directions for Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FAQs:

Q-1. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion? If you miss a dose of Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion, please consult your doctor.

Q-2. What is Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion? What is it used for? Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion belongs to a class of medicines called bisphosphonates that prevents abnormal breakdown of the bones. Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis and fractures in people with metastatic cancer (a cancer which spreads to newer areas of the body). It may also be used to treat hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels).

Q-3. How does Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion work? Vacosteo 5mg/100ml Infusion works by increasing the density of the bones which helps in preventing osteoporosis. In addition to that, it helps to treat high calcium levels in the blood caused due to secondary bone cancer. Also, it is helpful in treating metastasis of bone which is caused due to breast cancer.