Pamidronate Disodium Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pamidronate disodium 30mg, 90mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.
Pharmacological Class
Bisphosphonate.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Indications
Indications
Paget's disease.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by IV infusion. 30mg daily infused over 4hrs on 3 consecutive days for a total of 90mg.
Children
Not recommended.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Severe renal impairment in patients with bone metastases: not recommended. Renal or hepatic insufficiency. Check serum creatinine before each dose: withhold until serum creatinine is within 10% of baseline if serum creatinine increases 0.5mg/dL from normal pre-treatment levels, or by 1mg/dL from an abnormal pre-treatment level. Monitor electrolytes (esp. calcium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium), CBC/differential, hematocrit/hemoglobin. Pre-existing blood disorders (eg, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia); monitor closely for first 2 weeks after treatment. Avoid dental surgery (do preventative dental work before therapy). Evaluate if thigh or groin pain develops and consider discontinuing if atypical femur fracture is suspected. Pregnancy (Cat.D): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Pharmacokinetics
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Pamidronate Disodium Injection Interactions
Interactions
Caution with other nephrotoxic drugs (eg, thalidomide).
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Infusion-site reactions, fever, headache, dizziness, paresthesia, increased sweating, GI upset, anemia, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain (may be severe), electrolyte disturbances, hypertension, dyspnea, renal toxicity; jaw osteonecrosis, atypical subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femoral fractures.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Clinical Trials
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Pamidronate Disodium Injection Note
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Patient Counseling
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Pamidronate Disodium Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pamidronate disodium 30mg, 90mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.
Pharmacological Class
Bisphosphonate.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Indications
Indications
Osteolytic bone metastases of breast cancer.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by IV infusion. 90mg infused over 2hrs every 3–4wks. Max single dose: 90mg.
Children
Not recommended.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Severe renal impairment in patients with bone metastases: not recommended. Renal or hepatic insufficiency. Check serum creatinine before each dose: withhold until serum creatinine is within 10% of baseline if serum creatinine increases 0.5mg/dL from normal pre-treatment levels, or by 1mg/dL from an abnormal pre-treatment level. Monitor electrolytes (esp. calcium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium), CBC/differential, hematocrit/hemoglobin. Pre-existing blood disorders (eg, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia); monitor closely for first 2 weeks after treatment. Avoid dental surgery (do preventative dental work before therapy). Evaluate if thigh or groin pain develops and consider discontinuing if atypical femur fracture is suspected. Pregnancy (Cat.D): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Interactions
Interactions
Caution with other nephrotoxic drugs (eg, thalidomide).
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Infusion-site reactions, fever, headache, dizziness, paresthesia, increased sweating, GI upset, anemia, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain (may be severe), electrolyte disturbances, hypertension, dyspnea, renal toxicity; jaw osteonecrosis, atypical subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femoral fractures.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Note
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pamidronate disodium 30mg, 90mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.
Pharmacological Class
Bisphosphonate.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Indications
Indications
Hypercalcemia of malignancy.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by IV infusion. Assure adequate hydration; give as a single dose infused over 2–24hrs; moderate disease (albumin-corrected serum calcium 12–13.5mg/dL): 60–90mg; severe disease (albumin-corrected serum calcium >13.5mg/dL): 90mg; allow at least 7 days before retreating. Max single dose: 90mg.
Children
Not recommended.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Severe renal impairment in patients with bone metastases: not recommended. Renal or hepatic insufficiency. Check serum creatinine before each dose: withhold until serum creatinine is within 10% of baseline if serum creatinine increases 0.5mg/dL from normal pre-treatment levels, or by 1mg/dL from an abnormal pre-treatment level. Monitor electrolytes (esp. calcium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium), CBC/differential, hematocrit/hemoglobin. Pre-existing blood disorders (eg, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia); monitor closely for first 2 weeks after treatment. Avoid dental surgery (do preventative dental work before therapy). Evaluate if thigh or groin pain develops and consider discontinuing if atypical femur fracture is suspected. Pregnancy (Cat.D): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Interactions
Interactions
Caution with other nephrotoxic drugs (eg, thalidomide).
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Infusion-site reactions, fever, headache, dizziness, paresthesia, increased sweating, GI upset, anemia, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain (may be severe), electrolyte disturbances, hypertension, dyspnea, renal toxicity; jaw osteonecrosis, atypical subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femoral fractures.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Note
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pamidronate disodium 30mg, 90mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.
Pharmacological Class
Bisphosphonate.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Indications
Indications
Osteolytic lesions of multiple myeloma.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by IV infusion. 90mg infused over 4hrs once monthly. Max single dose: 90mg.
Children
Not recommended.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Contraindications
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Severe renal impairment in patients with bone metastases: not recommended. Renal or hepatic insufficiency. Check serum creatinine before each dose: withhold until serum creatinine is within 10% of baseline if serum creatinine increases 0.5mg/dL from normal pre-treatment levels, or by 1mg/dL from an abnormal pre-treatment level. Monitor electrolytes (esp. calcium, magnesium, phosphate, potassium), CBC/differential, hematocrit/hemoglobin. Pre-existing blood disorders (eg, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia); monitor closely for first 2 weeks after treatment. Avoid dental surgery (do preventative dental work before therapy). Evaluate if thigh or groin pain develops and consider discontinuing if atypical femur fracture is suspected. Pregnancy (Cat.D): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Interactions
Interactions
Caution with other nephrotoxic drugs (eg, thalidomide).
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Infusion-site reactions, fever, headache, dizziness, paresthesia, increased sweating, GI upset, anemia, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain (may be severe), electrolyte disturbances, hypertension, dyspnea, renal toxicity; jaw osteonecrosis, atypical subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femoral fractures.
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Note
Not Applicable
Pamidronate Disodium Injection Patient Counseling
See Literature