Megace es and Zometa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Megace es (megestrol acetate) and Zometa (zoledronic acid). Common drug interactions include hip fracture among females and dehydration among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Megace es and Zometa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Megace es?
Megace es has active ingredients of megestrol acetate. eHealthMe is studying from 611 Megace es users. Check the latest studies of Megace es.
What is Zometa?
Zometa has active ingredients of zoledronic acid. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 71,434 Zometa users. Check the latest studies of Zometa.
21 people who take Megace es and Zometa together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Megace Es and Zometa, by gender? *:
female:
- Hip fracture
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking)
- Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
- Adverse event
- Aphagia (inability or refusal to swallow)
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Bone pain
- Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
male:
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Acute respiratory failure
- Blood potassium decreased
- Decreased appetite
- Dermatitis allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction)
- Dry skin
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
What are the common drug interactions of Megace Es and Zometa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Malignant neoplasm progression (cancer tumour came back)
- Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking)
- Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
- Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Acute respiratory failure
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Pain: 4 people, 19.05%
- Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 3 people, 14.29%
- Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 3 people, 14.29%
- High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 14.29%
- Weight Decreased: 2 people, 9.52%
- High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 9.52%
- Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 2 people, 9.52%
- Chest Pain: 2 people, 9.52%
- Constipation: 2 people, 9.52%
- Cough: 2 people, 9.52%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on megestrol acetate and zoledronic acid (the active ingredients of Megace es and Zometa, respectively), and Megace es and Zometa (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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