Pamidronate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Aredia, APD

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - 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.