What should I do after Reclast infusion?
What should I do after Reclast infusion?
Your doctor may direct you to take calcium and vitamin D each day. If you have Paget’s disease, it is especially important that you take the directed amount of calcium and vitamin D during the 2 weeks after your zoledronic acid dose.
Is Reclast infusion chemotherapy?
Zoledronic acid (Zometa) is not cancer chemotherapy, and it will not slow or stop the spread of cancer. However, it can be used to treat bone disease in patients who have cancer. Zoledronic acid is in a class of medications called bisphosphonates.
What is the J code for Reclast?
J3489
HCPCS code J3489 (Injection, zoledronic acid 1 mg) should be used to report Reclast®.
How many infusions of Reclast are recommended?
The recommended regimen is a 5 mg infusion given once every 2 years intravenously over no less than 15 minutes. Patients must be adequately supplemented with calcium and vitamin D if dietary intake is not sufficient. Postmenopausal women require an average of 1200 mg calcium and 800-1000 IU vitamin D daily.
Who should not take Reclast?
You should not take Zolendronic acid if you are pregnant, breast feeding, have kidney problems, or have low blood calcium.
Does Reclast make you gain weight?
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Reclast including urinating less than usual or not at all; drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, swelling, weight gain, shortness of breath, muscle spasms, numbness or tingling (especially around your mouth).
Does Reclast affect your teeth?
Some people using medicines similar to Reclast have developed bone loss in the jaw, also called osteonecrosis of the jaw. Symptoms of this condition may include jaw pain, swelling, numbness, loose teeth, gum infection, or slow healing after injury or surgery involving the gums.
Is Reclast IV covered by Medicare?
No. Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D plans do not typically cover Reclast. You may be able to find Medicare Advantage plans or Part D plans that help treat osteoporosis and Paget’s disease.
What is the cost of a Reclast infusion?
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| Name | Dosage | Approximate cost* |
|---|---|---|
| Zoledronic acid (Reclast) | 5-mg intravenous infusion over at least 15 minutes once a year | $1,250 |
Are Reclast infusions safe?
There are concerns about the long-term safety of bisphosphonates (such as Reclast) as long-term use has been associated with atypical femur fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw, and esophageal cancer. The risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw is greater in those who have received chemotherapy, radiation, or steroids.
How safe is Reclast?
Is hair loss a side effect of Reclast?
Like other bisphosphonate medications, Reclast has been linked to hair loss and/or thinning of hair in some patients.
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