Pamidronate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Aredia, APD

Category

• Antihypercalcemic
• Bone resorption inhibitor

Description

Pamidronate (pa-mi-DROE-nate) is used to treat hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) that may occur with some types of cancer. It is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone and to treat bone metastases (spread of cancer).

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Aredia

In Canada—

• Aredia

Another commonly used name is APD .