the dronizol injection is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of compounds called bone resorption inhibitor-bisphosphonates. the dronizol injection is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. this slows down the rate at which the bones in your body break down. it maintains bone density and reduces the risk of fractures. injections are usually given once a year to treat osteoporosis and every two years for prevention.
it reduces the amount of calcium in your blood by slowing the rate of bone breakdown in your body. this medication is usually given only once as an injection to treat hypercalcemia, but you may need additional doses.
the most common side effects are nausea, fatigue, anaemia, bone pain, constipation, fever, vomiting, and shortness of breath. these injections can cause severe kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, take diuretics (water tablets), or already have kidney disease. it can also cause low blood calcium levels and pain in your mouth or jaw. this is a serious side effect and requires urgent medical attention. tell your doctor right away if you notice any of these symptoms.
you should not be given this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels. also, tell your doctor what other medications you are taking. some of them may affect or be affected by these injections, especially drugs used to treat severe infections and drugs used to treat cancer and osteoporosis. you may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and calcium levels.
