Pamidronate
Description
Pamidronate is used to bring down high levels of calcium in the blood that may be caused by some cancers. It is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone, a condition in which the bones are weak, thin, deformed, and easily fractured. In cancer therapy, this medicine can be used to prevent or treat bone damage caused by cancer cells.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Pamidronate
- Black or Tarry stools
- Blurred vision
- Chest pain
- Confusion
- Dizziness and Drowsiness
- Fainting
- Loss of appetite
- Cough
- Extreme fatigue
- Irregular breathing
- Difficult or painful urination
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Itching
- Redness of the eye
- Nervousness
Uses of Pamidronate
What is it prescribed for?
- Hypercalcemia of malignancy
- Paget's disease
- Osteolytic bone metastases of breast cancer
- Osteolytic bone lesions of multiple myeloma
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Pamidronate or any other components present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Driving or Operating machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
This medicine may rarely cause osteonecrosis of the jaw in some patients. This risk is especially higher in patients undergoing invasive dental procedures. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition
Severe bone, joint, and/or muscle pain
This medicine may cause severe bone, joint, and/or muscle pain. Report any such symptoms to the doctor on priority. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue therapy based on your clinical condition.
Thigh and hip bone fracture
Use of this medicine may increase the risk of a thigh and hip bone fracture. Care should be taken to avoid any falls or other trauma to reduce this risk.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Electrolyte abnormalities
This medicine may cause an imbalance of electrolyte levels in the body and therefore should be used with extreme caution in patients with or who are at risk of developing electrolyte abnormalities due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of electrolyte levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Bone marrow suppression
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with bone marrow suppression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Amikacin
Deferasirox
Sirolimus
Methotrexate
Torsemide
Capreomycin
Etecalcetide
Disease interactions
Renal dysfunction
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor and do not miss an appointment to receive this medicine. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine increases bone thickness and reduces the chances of bone breakage.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Calcium metabolism modifier, Bisphosphonates
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Feb 2019
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