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Aredia - Pamidronate - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions

Aredia (pamidronate) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Aredia, generic name pamidronate disodium, is an IV bisphosphonate. Aredia (pamidronate injections) are used in the treatment of Paget's disease of bone and high blood calcium levels. Aredia is also used to treat severe osteoporosis when patients cannot tolerate oral bisphosphonates.
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Patient Education: Aredia / Pamidronate Disodium

Patient education for Aredia, pamidronate disodium injections.

Drug Profile: Aredia / Pamidronate Disodium Injection

Drug profile for Aredia (pamidronate disodium injection) Aredia acts on bone to help regulate blood calcium levels. Aredia is used to treat Paget's disease of bone and to treat high blood calcium levels. Aredia has also been used in the treatment of osteoporosis, to reduce bone pain associated with certain illnesses and to treat bone loss due to breast cancer, from MedicineNet.

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