Baycadron and Reclast

• Generic Name: dexamethasone
• Dosage Forms: elixir
• Other Brand Names: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

Baycadron is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Baycadron is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

Baycadron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zoledronic acid
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Reclast, Zometa, Aclasta, Zometa Concentrate

Reclast (zoledronic acid) (sometimes called zoledronate) is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.

Reclast is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure. This medicine is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis.

Reclast is also used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and to treat Paget's disease of bone in men and women.

Zometa is another brand of zoledronic acid used to treat high blood levels of calcium caused by cancer and multiple myeloma.

You should not use Reclast and Zometa at the same time.