Deztron TM
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Active ingredients: zoledronic acid
Pack: Deztron 4 mg/5 mL injection, 5 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DEZTRON zoledronic acid 4 mg/5 mL concentrated solution for injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of skeletal-related events (pathological fracture, spinal cord compression, radiation to bone or surgery to bone) in patients with advanced malignancies involving bone., Treatment of tumour induced hypercalcaemia., As an adjunct to adjuvant treatment for women with early breast cancer who are inestablished menopause.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous
- clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient zoledronic acid
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
