Zoledronic acid by subcutaneous infusion in palliative medicine

RT @Existential_Doc: Subcutaneous administration appears to be possible and a genuine alternative. This may have significant cost benefit…

@endo_kerri @DonnaWakefield_ @PCCongress Yes, the zoledronic acid is added to 250mL NaCl (or 500mL if wanting more hydration) & given under gravity over ~6 or 12hrs depending of volume. Well tolerated if SC cannula in thigh or abdo (quite slow if arm u

Subcutaneous administration appears to be possible and a genuine alternative. This may have significant cost benefit implications, avoiding in-patient admission and reducing the need for painful IV cannulation https://t.co/8Ev6rnM6kL

RT @pharmacopallia: SC Zoledronic acid.......