Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Aredia
Descriptions
Pamidronate injection is used to treat hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) that may occur in patients with some types of cancer. It is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone, multiple myeloma (tumors formed by the cells of the bone marrow), and certain types of bone metastases (the spread of cancer to the bones).
This medicine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Powder for Solution
- Solution
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2019
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