Zometa and Prostatic calcification - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Prostatic calcification is reported as a side effect among people who take Zometa (zoledronic acid), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Dexamethasone, and have Non-small cell lung cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Prostatic calcification when taking Zometa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 71,074 people who have side effects when taking Zometa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Prostatic calcification?

Prostatic calcification (prostatic inflammation and there may be an association between inflammation and prostate cancer risk) is found to be associated with 33 drugs and 88 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Prostatic calcification.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

71,074 people reported to have side effects when taking Zometa.
Among them, 29 people (0.04%) have Prostatic calcification.

Could Zometa cause Prostatic calcification?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Zometa when they have Prostatic calcification? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 50 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 50 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Prostatic calcification when taking Zometa? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 11.76 %
  • 50-59: 17.65 %
  • 60+: 70.59 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zometa? *

  1. Dexamethasone: 18 people, 62.07%
  2. Aredia: 15 people, 51.72%
  3. Velcade: 14 people, 48.28%
  4. Thalidomide: 13 people, 44.83%
  5. Folic Acid: 12 people, 41.38%
  6. Alkeran: 12 people, 41.38%
  7. Prednisone: 12 people, 41.38%
  8. Norvasc: 12 people, 41.38%
  9. Biaxin: 12 people, 41.38%
  10. Proscar: 12 people, 41.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Prostatic calcification? *

  1. Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 29 people, 100.00%
  2. Pain: 29 people, 100.00%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 28 people, 96.55%
  4. Anaemia (lack of blood): 27 people, 93.10%
  5. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 25 people, 86.21%
  6. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 23 people, 79.31%
  7. Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 21 people, 72.41%
  8. Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 21 people, 72.41%
  9. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 68.97%
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 20 people, 68.97%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 8 people, 27.59%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 13.79%
  3. Enlarged Prostate: 4 people, 13.79%
  4. Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 3 people, 10.34%
  5. Pain: 2 people, 6.90%
  6. Colitis (inflammation of colon): 2 people, 6.90%
  7. Weight Loss: 1 person, 3.45%
  8. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 3.45%
  9. Fungal Nail Infection: 1 person, 3.45%
  10. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zoledronic acid (the active ingredients of Zometa) and Zometa (the brand name). 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?

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