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Tag: Hypercalcemia of malignancy

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What is the Xgeva injection used for?

4 min read
Globally, millions of people with specific cancer types face a heightened risk of serious bone problems. The Xgeva injection is a targeted therapy designed to prevent these complications and treat other rare bone conditions by inhibiting a key protein responsible for bone breakdown.

What is Zometa infusion for? A look at its uses in cancer care

5 min read
Zoledronic acid, marketed as Zometa, is a potent bisphosphonate drug used to manage bone complications associated with certain cancers. To understand **what is Zometa infusion for**, it is crucial to examine its role in treating high blood calcium levels and reinforcing bones in cancer patients. The treatment is administered intravenously and targets the overactive bone-breaking cells driven by cancerous tumors.