Reclast Approval History

• FDA approved: Yes (First approved April 16th, 2007)
• Brand name: Reclast
• Generic name: zoledronic acid
• Previous name: Aclasta
• Company: Novartis
• Treatment for: Paget's Disease, Prevention of Osteoporosis, Prevention of Fractures

Reclast (zoledronic acid) is a bisphosphonate indicated for the treatment for Paget's disease, postmenopausal osteoporosis and prevention of fractures.

FDA Approval History for Reclast

Date	Article
Jun  1, 2009	FDA Approves Reclast to Prevent Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women With Convenient Less Frequent Dosing
Jun  5, 2008	FDA broadens US indication for once-yearly Reclast as only osteoporosis treatment approved for prevention of fractures after a hip fracture
Aug 20, 2007	Reclast Receives US FDA Approval as First and Only Once-Yearly Treatment for Women With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Apr 17, 2007	Reclast Receives US Approval as a Highly Effective Treatment for Patients with Paget's Disease of the Bone
Feb 24, 2006	Novartis receives approvable letter" from the FDA for zoledronic acid 5 mg in the treatment of Paget's disease of the bone"

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Reclast (zoledronic acid) Consumer Information

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