Rhoxal-pamidronate
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Aredia?
Brand Names: Canada:
Aredia?;Pamidronate Disodium Omega;Pamidronate Disodium?;PMS-Pamidronate
Uses
- It is used to treat high calcium levels.
- It is used to treat Paget's disease.
- It is used when treating some cancers.
- It is used to stop bone loss.
- Pamidronate lowers bone loss.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Take calcium and vitamin D as you were told by your doctor.
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