Pamidronate Disodium Injection

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Bone disorders
  • Breast cancer
  • Cytoprotective and supportive care agents
  • Leukemias, lymphomas, and other hematologic cancers

Pamidronate Disodium Injection Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Pamidronate disodium 30mg, 90mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.

Pharmacological Class

Bisphosphonate.

How Supplied

Contact supplier.

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

General Description

Pamidronate disodium 30mg, 90mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.

Pharmacological Class

Bisphosphonate.

How Supplied

Contact supplier.

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

General Description

Pamidronate disodium 30mg, 90mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.

Pharmacological Class

Bisphosphonate.

How Supplied

Contact supplier.

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

General Description

Pamidronate disodium 30mg, 90mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.

Pharmacological Class

Bisphosphonate.

How Supplied

Contact supplier.

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