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Calcium and Zoledronic Acid: what the published research says

PubMed indexes 6 records that name Calcium and Zoledronic Acid together, either in the title or in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context. Each one is listed below with its study design and, where the abstract states one, the authors’ own conclusion, quoted and linked. This page reports that literature. It does not tell you whether to combine them.

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An evidence index, not guidance.

Every statement below is attributed to a named, dated, linked source.

This page lists published research relevant to Calcium and Zoledronic Acid. It deliberately does not state whether the combination is safe, whether it interacts, in which direction, at what dose, or how far apart to take them.

The research

6 studies naming Calcium and Zoledronic Acid.

Strongest relevance first: papers naming both substances in the title, then human trials and systematic reviews.

Therapeutic efficacy of zoledronic acid combined with calcium and calcitriol in the treatment of senile osteoporosis in elderly patients.

Inflammopharmacology · 2025 · PMID 40042722

Randomized Controlled Trial

“Zoledronic acid treatment in elderly patients with primary osteoporosis demonstrates significant efficacy by increasing bone density, improving bone metabolism, enhancing QoL, and exhibiting high safety.”

Zhang et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names both Calcium and Zoledronic Acid in its title.

The nanoformula of zoledronic acid and calcium carbonate targets osteoclasts and reverses osteoporosis.

Biomaterials · 2023 · PMID 36848779

Animal study

“High-throughput RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) reveals that HMCZP could down-regulate a critical osteoporotic target, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), as well as other potential therapeutical targets for osteoporosis. These results suggest that an intelligent nanoplatform targeting OCs is a promising strategy for osteoporosis therapy.”

Jia et al. · From the abstract

Names both Calcium and Zoledronic Acid in its title.

Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of zoledronic acid in horses.

American journal of veterinary research · 2013 · PMID 23531062

Clinical TrialAnimal study

“Zoledronic acid was safely administered in healthy horses. Zoledronic acid is reported as the strongest bisphosphonate presently available, and studies evaluating potential benefits of zoledronic acid in horses with orthopedic conditions are warranted.”

Nieto et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names Calcium and Zoledronic Acid together in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context.

Denosumab compared with zoledronic acid for the treatment of bone metastases in patients with advanced breast cancer: a randomized, double-blind study.

Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2010 · PMID 21060033

Randomized Controlled Trial

“Denosumab was superior to zoledronic acid in delaying or preventing SREs in patients with breast cancer metastatic to bone and was generally well tolerated. With the convenience of a subcutaneous injection and no requirement for renal monitoring, denosumab represents a potential treatment option for patients with bone metastases.”

Stopeck et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names Calcium and Zoledronic Acid together in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context.

Limitations

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