Pamidronate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Aredia, APD
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing - The dose of pamidronate will be different for different patients.
Follow your doctor's orders . The following information includes only
the average doses of pamidronate.
- For injection dosage form:
- For treating hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood):
- Adults: 60 to 90 milligrams (mg) in a solution to be injected over
2 to 24 hours into a vein.
- Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For treating Paget's disease of bone:
- Adults: Dose and frequency must be determined by your doctor. The
usual dose range is 30 mg in a solution injected into a vein. Your
doctor may repeat this dose each day for a total of 3 days of treatment.
- Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For treating bone metastases:
- Adults - 90 mg in a solution to be injected over 2 to 4 hours into
a vein. Your dose may be given every three to four weeks or once a
month.
- Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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