Review the side-effects of Pamidronate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
- General- Generalized pain, fever, reactivation of viral diseases. Flu-like reaction may occur initially.
- Heart - High blood pressure, abnormal heart rate or rhythm, heart failure, syncope.
- Central Nervous System- Confusion, visual hallucinations, electrolyte imbalance, sleeplessness, nervousness, drowsiness, mental or mood changes.
- Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, osteonecrosis of jaw.
- Genitourinary- Increased blood urea, renal tubular disorders (RTD).
- Skin - Rash, itching.
- Eye- Inflammation of eye tissues.
- Blood- Decrease in red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
- Metabolic- Low thyroid hormone, decrease in calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphate level in blood.
- ♦Respiratory- Runny nose, upper respiratory infection, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS and interstitial lung disease (ILD).
- Musculoskeletal- Bone and muscle pain
Rare instances of allergic manifestations have been reported, including low blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, or angioedema, and, very rarely, anaphylactic shock. - Potentially Fatal: Acute kidney and heart failure.
Other Precautions :
Patient may develop bone, muscle pain at anytime after starting this medication.Drug Name : Pamidronate
Pamidronate(Aredia) generic 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. It works by slowing bone breakdown, increasing bone density (thickness) and decreasing the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood.Trade Names for Pamidronate
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