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What Are The Side Effects Of Rokfos Injection?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Question: is there any side effects of rokfos injection for the person having hypertension problem
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No contraindication

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
There is no such contraindication of Zoledronic Acid (Rokfos) in patients with hypertension.
However, you should understand that this drug is used to treat or prevent Osteoporosis.
It is not essential to take injection.
I personally use injections only in cases of well established and diagnosed Osteoporosis.
For prevention of Osteoporosis, i use its tablet form which is taken once a month.
I would advise you to first get it confirmed that you have Osteoporosis. As it might be Osteoarthritis and age related back problem
I advise you:
1. Xray Spine
2. Xray Both Knee - AP and Lateral
3. Serum Calcium and Alkaline Phosphatase
4. 25 Hyrdoxy Vitamin D3 Levels.

As far as your query is concerned, there is no contraindication in using Rokfos injection in hypertensive patients, if there kidney functions are normal.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me and answer these questions preferably in point wise manner.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (39 hours later)
Dear Sir,

thanks for responding to my query.


I am in dicy(doubl ) mind whether to use ROKFOS Injection or not ?
As i told you earlier i am also having high BP issues also
Is there side effects of this injection ??
As i read on net that this Dose of Rok fos is required after 2 years but My Dr. Saying that this injection will be given every year for next 3 years?

Kindly let me know for these queries
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Detail Follows.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
There is nothing to get worried off.
Simply get the tests i have advised and share the reports with me. I owuld tell you whether the injection is indicated or not.
Following side effects can occur on taking the injection : severe and sometimes incapacitating bone, joint and/or muscle pain, may increase the risk of a rare but serious fracture of the femur, osteonecrosis of jaw, severe acidity and hypersensitivity reaction.
This is my best advise for you, if you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Side Effects Of Rokfos Injection?

Brief Answer: No contraindication Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. There is no such contraindication of Zoledronic Acid (Rokfos) in patients with hypertension. However, you should understand that this drug is used to treat or prevent Osteoporosis. It is not essential to take injection. I personally use injections only in cases of well established and diagnosed Osteoporosis. For prevention of Osteoporosis, i use its tablet form which is taken once a month. I would advise you to first get it confirmed that you have Osteoporosis. As it might be Osteoarthritis and age related back problem I advise you: 1. Xray Spine 2. Xray Both Knee - AP and Lateral 3. Serum Calcium and Alkaline Phosphatase 4. 25 Hyrdoxy Vitamin D3 Levels. As far as your query is concerned, there is no contraindication in using Rokfos injection in hypertensive patients, if there kidney functions are normal. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me and answer these questions preferably in point wise manner. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD