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1 SM ART AND SAUCY “The
door is a good place for sauces,
condiments, salad dressings—
things you want to find quickly,”
says
Better Hom es and Gardens
Test Kitchen nutrition specialist
Laura Marzen. For ultimate ease,
group by use, such as barbecue
and steak sauce for grillouts.
2 CLEAN , NATURALLY
For in-fridge cleanups, stock a
spray bottle filled with a food-
safe mix of water and vinegar.
3 GROCERY G ETTER Create
a master grocery list on your
computer, or buy a pre-printed
version. Keep it on or near
the refrigerator.
GET ORGANIZED
(
I m p o r t a n i P a t i e n t
R e c la s t
(zoledronic acid) injection -
(Re-clast)
)
WHAT IS RECLAST?
Reclast is a prescription medication used to treat
osteoporosis in women after menopause.
I f your doctor prescribes Reclast, you w ill be
given one intravenous ( IV ) treatment o f Reclast
for at least 15 minutes to help reduce the risk o f
osteo]X>rosis-rclaie(.l fractures for twelve months.
WHO SHOULD NOT USE RECLAST?
Anyone who has low blood calcium , is allergic
to Reclast, or takes Zometa" (zoledronic acid)
Injection should not take Reclast.
WH AT SHOULD I BE AWARE OK
BEFORE TAKING RECLAST ?
(continued)
•
Rarely, jaw bone problems have been reported
in patients treated with drugs in this class,
including Rcclast. Your doctor should give
you a routine oral exam prior to prescribing
Rcclast.
•
If you are pregnant. Reclast may cause harm
to your baby. Therefore, you should not take
Reclast if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant or nursing.
•
Infrequently, severe incapacitating bone, joint,
or muscle pain may occur. Tell your doctor if
you experience any o f these symptoms.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW
ABOUT TAKING RECLAST WITH
OTHER MEDICATION?
•
You should not take Rcclast if you arc taking
Zometa.
•
Tell your doctor about any antibiotics that
you are currently taking. ( cilain antibiotics
called aminoglycosides may lower your
blood calcium for a long period o f time.
•
You should tell your doctor if you take
diuretics.
WHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF
BEFORE TAKING RECLAST?
•
Reclast contains the same active ingredient
found in Zometa. Therefore, if you are being
treated with Zometa, you should not take
Reclast.
•
You should take calcium and vitamin I > daily
as directed by your doctor.
•
I f you have low Wood calcium , have had
parathyroid, thyroid or intestinal surgery, or have
malabsorption syndrome, talk to your doctor.
•
Patients with kidney problems should not take
Reclast. Your doctor may perform a simple
blood test to check your kidney function before
administering Rcclast.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON
SIDE EFFECTS OF RECLAST?
Th e most common side effects include:
•
H u-like illness
•
fever
•
muscle or joint pain
•
headache
Most occur in the days following treatment.
A m ild pain reliever such as ibuprofen or
acetaminophen may reduce these symptoms.
For a complete list o f R cclast’s possible side
ellects, ask your doctor.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
T h is is only a summary o f important information.
A sk your doctor for more complete product
information, or
•
Call I-866-R E C L A S T or
•
V isit www.reclast.com.
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