Pamidronate injection
What is pamidronate
injection?
PAMIDRONATE (Aredia�) lowers the amount of
calcium in your blood. High blood calcium levels can make you confused and
tired, and cause stomach pain and muscle weakness. Pamidronate,
by lowering calcium levels in the blood, help relieve these symptoms. Generic pamidronate injection is available.
What should I tell my health care
provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
�aspirin-sensitive asthma
�dental disease
�kidney disease
�an unusual or allergic reaction to pamidronate,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
�pregnant or trying to get pregnant
�breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Pamidronate is for injection or infusion into a vein.
It is usually given by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic
setting.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this
medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with pamidronate?
�antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as
ibuprofen and naproxen)
�certain antibiotics given by injection
�certain water pills or diuretics (examples include Bumex�,
Demadex�, Lasix�,
or furosemide)
�cyclosporine
�parathyroid hormone
�tacrolimus
�teriparatide
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you
are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or
herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you
are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you
use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with
your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your
medicines.
What side effects may I notice
from receiving pamidronate?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care
professional as soon as possible:
�blood in your stool
�constant jaw pain, especially burning or cramping
�eye inflammation, pain, or vision change
�increase in blood pressure
�muscle cramps or weakness
�very stiff muscles, unable to move easily
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your
prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
�bone pain
�constipation
�fever
�joint pain
�loss of appetite
�muscle pain
�nausea, vomiting
�pain or difficulty passing urine
�redness, pain, swelling, or irritation at the injection site
�tiredness
�upset stomach
What should I watch for while
taking pamidronate?
If you get black, tarry stools or vomit up what look like coffee grounds, call
your prescriber or health care professional at once. You may have a bleeding
ulcer.
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your
progress. Your prescriber or health care professional may schedule blood tests
to make sure you do not have unwanted side effects. It may take 7 days before
seeing the full benefits of this medicine.
Where can I keep my medicine?
This medication is usually only given in a hospital or clinic. You will not
keep this medicine at home.
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