Pamidronate Disodium (Pamidronate Disodium)

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Description

Your doctor may prescribe pamidronate disodium to treat various bone disorders, including osteoporosis, high calcium levels during cancer, Paget’s disease, and bone metastases.

This medication is pivotal in restoring normal bone health by attaching to calcium phosphate crystals within the bone. Incorporating into these bone crystals, causes pamidronate to prevent bone recycling, maintaining overall bone health. Additionally, pamidronate inhibits the activity of osteoclasts, the bone cells that become overly active during cancer.

Fact Table
Formula C3H9NNa2O7P2
License FDA approved
Bioavailability Bioavailability is irrelevant as it is administered intravenously
Legal status Prescription only
Chemical Name Disodium (3-amino-1-hydroxypropylidene)bisphosphonate
Elimination half-life Approximately 28 hours
Dosage (Strength) 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg vials for injection
Pregnancy Category D; use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk
Brands Aredia, Pamidronate Disodium
Protein binding Approximately 54%
PubChem CID 5288889
MedlinePlus a692029
ChEBI 7410
ATC code M05BA03
DrugBank DB00282
KEGG D00762
Routes of administration Intravenous

Directions

Administration of pamidronate disodium should be performed only by a trained healthcare professional through intravenous infusion, usually in an infusion clinic.

The maximum dosage per infusion is 90 mg, and the treatment frequency should not exceed every seven days.

The dosage varies based on the specific condition being treated, and adhering to your doctor’s instructions is crucial.

Your doctor may recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements between infusions.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in pamidronate is pamidronate disodium, and the inactive ingredients include mannitol and phosphoric acid.

Interactions

There are no significant drug-drug interactions between pamidronate and other medications.

Cautions

Regular dental check-ups are recommended to assess for jaw osteonecrosis.

People who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid pamidronate.

Before and during therapy, your doctor will monitor calcium, phosphate, magnesium, and potassium levels.

If you have a history of thyroid problems or kidney disease, caution is advised.

Pamidronate is excreted through the kidneys, potentially accumulating to dangerous levels in individuals with kidney disease.

Side Effects

Common adverse reactions to pamidronate may include:

  • Anemia
  • Arthralgia
  • Bone pain
  • Cough
  • Deteriorating renal function
  • Dyspnea
  • Fatigue
  • Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypomagnesemia
  • Hypophosphatemia
  • Injection site disorder
  • Loss of appetite
  • Malaise
  • Myalgia
  • Nausea
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Osteonecrosis of jaw
  • Seizure
  • Urinary tract infectious disease
  • Vomiting

References

Pamidronate [package insert]. Bedford, OH: Bedford Laboratories; January 2009.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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