Pamidronate
About Pamidronate
Pamidronate is used for the treatment of bone metastases, lesions and other bone disorders caused by high levels of calcium in the blood or bone cancer. The drug helps to bring under control the levels of calcium, and protects against certain diseases like the Padget’s disease which causes the bones to turn weak or brittle, increasing the risk of easy fractures. The Pamidronate drug belongs to the biophosphonates family of drugs. It helps to reduce pain in the bones. The drug is injected intravenously. During the course of this treatment, it is important to remain hydrated and urinate frequently to keep the kidneys functioning smoothly. The dosage of this medicine is determined by the doctor according to a number of medical conditions. It depends upon the spread and stage of bone cancer or other bone diseases, and your response to the therapy. You must make the doctor aware especially if you are pregnant, planning to conceive any time soon or a breastfeeding mother. You must also inform if you have undergone any dental surgery, suffer from thyroid disorders or heart attacks. The medication is known to cause complications in fetal health, therefore it is not recommended for use in pregnancy.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Pamidronate
Osteoporosis
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Pamidronate ?
Headache
Abdominal Distension
Musculoskeletal Bone
Muscle Or Joint Pain
Difficulty In Swallowing
Dyspepsia
Flatulence
Esophageal Ulcer
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Pamidronate
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pamidria 90mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function. Contraindicated in severe renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Pamidronate, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Pamidronate
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Pamidronate as ingredient
- Pamidria 90Mg Injection
Cipla Ltd
- Biodronate 90Mg Injection
United Biotech Pvt Ltd
- Aredronet 30Mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Pamidria 60Mg Injection
Cipla Ltd
- Pamidria 30Mg Injection
Cipla Ltd
- Biodronate 30Mg Injection
United Biotech Pvt Ltd
- Aredronet 90Mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Pamidronate is used to treat bone disorders. It prevents dissolving of calcium phosphate by adsorbing it and thus slows bone resorption. It also reduces osteoclast activity by preventing synthesis of FPP synthase enzyme.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Pamidronate ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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