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Aredia Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Aredia Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Aredia® (pamidronate disodium) Structural Formula Illustration

Hypercalcemia of Malignancy

Aredia (pamidronate disodium) , in conjunction with adequate hydration, is indicated for the treatment of moderate or severe hypercalcemia associated with malignancy, with or without bone metastases. Patients who have either epidermoid or non-epidermoid tumors respond to treatment with Aredia (pamidronate disodium) . Vigorous saline hydration, an integral part of hypercalcemia therapy, should be initiated promptly and an attempt should be made to restore the urine output to about 2 L/day throughout treatment. Mild or asymptomatic hypercalcemia may be tr...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Aredia Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • fever;
  • severe joint, bone, or muscle pain;
  • jaw pain, numbness, or swelling;
  • painful or difficult urination;
  • urinating less than usual or not at all;
  • swelling, rapid weight gain;
  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
  • feeling like you might pa...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Aredia Consumer Information: Uses

Pamidronate is used to treat high blood calcium levels and certain bone problems (bone metastases/lesions) that may occur with some types of cancer. It is also used to treat a certain type of bone disease (Paget's disease) that causes abnormal and weak bones.

Pamidronate belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It works by slowing the release of calcium from bones to lower blood calcium levels, reducing the risk of broken bones (fractures) and reducing bone pain.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by slow injection into a vein for ...

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What is Aredia Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Aredia - User Reviews

Aredia User Reviews

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