Pamidronate is a medication used for treating bone problems or blood calcium problems caused by cancer. This eMedTV article offers a general overview of pamidronate, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Nausea, fever, and loss of appetite are some of the most commonly reported side effects of pamidronate. This eMedTV segment lists other possible pamidronate side effects, including some potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Pamidronate is used for treating Paget's disease or bone problems in people with cancer. This page on the eMedTV site offers more information on other pamidronate uses and explains whether the drug is used off-label for other conditions.
For the treatment of Paget's disease, the suggested pamidronate dose is 30 mg daily for three days in a row. This eMedTV resource also offers pamidronate dosing recommendations for treating high blood calcium and preventing bone damage due to cancer.
NSAIDs, vancomycin, and diuretics may potentially cause drug interactions with pamidronate. This eMedTV Web page lists other medicines that could cause pamidronate drug interactions and describes the complications that may occur as a result.
Kidney damage is a potential complication that may occur with the use of pamidronate. As this eMedTV page explains, there are many other precautions and warnings with pamidronate to be aware of, including information on who should not take the drug.
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