Pamidronate (Aredia)
General information
Class/mechanism: Bisphosphonate, inhibits osteoclast activity and bone resorption. Exact mechanism not understood, but is believed to also involve blocking dissolution of bone calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite) crystals.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
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Patient drug information
Also known as
pamidronate disodium omega, Pamisol, PMS-pamidronate, or Rhoxal-pamidronate.