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Zoledronic acid 5mg
Zoledronic acid 5mg is a Small molecule drug developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. It is currently FDA-approved. Also known as: aclasta.
Zoledronic acid 5mg is used to treat conditions such as postmenopausal osteoporosis, postmenopausal osteopenia, primary osteoporosis, osteoporosis, and osteogenesis imperfecta. It works by inhibiting farnesyl diphosphate synthase, a small molecule inhibitor of the enzyme farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase.
At a glance
| Generic name | Zoledronic acid 5mg |
|---|---|
| Also known as | aclasta |
| Sponsor | Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Bone Loss Prevention With Zoledronic Acid or Denosumab in Critically Ill Adults (PHASE2)
- The Comparison of Ibandronate and Zoledronic Acid After Denosumab Discontinuation (PHASE4)
- Preserving Geriatric Muscle With an Osteoporosis Medication (PHASE4)
- FARE Augmentation of Proximal Femoral Fractures With CaS/HA and Systemic ZA (PHASE4)
- Denosumab to Prevent High-Turnover Bone Loss After Bariatric Surgery (PHASE4)
- Treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta With Parathyroid Hormone and Zoledronic Acid (PHASE4)
- RANKL Inhibition to Combat Sarcopenia in Hip Fracture Patients (PHASE3)
- Sequential Therapies After Osteoanabolic Treatment
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Novartis Pharmaceuticals portfolio CI
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Related
- Manufacturer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals — full pipeline
- Also known as: aclasta
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