It comes as a solution to inject into a vein, administered by a healthcare provider.
Hypercalcemia- 60 to 90mg, as single dose, over 2 to 24 hours.
Multiple Myeloma with bone disease- 90 mg administered as a 4-hour infusion given on a monthly basis.
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Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult: IV- Paget's disease of bone- 30 mg/day for 3 consecutive days.Hypercalcemia- 60 to 90mg, as single dose, over 2 to 24 hours.
Multiple Myeloma with bone disease- 90 mg administered as a 4-hour infusion given on a monthly basis.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated to pregnant women and patients with known hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Pamidronate
This medication is a bisphosphonate, prescribed for Paget's disease (a condition in which the bones are soft and weak and may be deformed, painful, or easily broken), high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer or multiple myeloma especially when the bone is affected.Trade Names/Brand Names of Pamidronate
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