| Pamidronate | 209.000000000000 | Pamidronate | Pamidronate | P | English | Pharmacy | NA | NA | Bones | Drugs and Supplements | Caregivers
Adult (19+) | NA | | 2007-03-21T04:00:00Z | | Lori Chen, BScPhm, RPh, ACPR | | | | 9.80000000000000 | 49.5000000000000 | 793.000000000000 | | Drugs (A-Z) | Drug A-Z | <p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called pamidronate. This information sheet explains what pamidronate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p> | <p>Your child needs to take the medicine called pamidronate (say: pa-mi-DROE-nate). This information sheet explains what pamidronate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <h2>What is pamidronate?</h2>
<p>This medicine is called pamidronate. Pamidronate belongs to a family of medicines called bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates slow down the rate of bone breakdown. </p>
<p>Pamidronate is used to treat high blood calcium levels, certain cancers that have spread to the bone, and to prevent fractures from certain diseases that weaken the bone (osteogenesis imperfecta, Paget's disease, and osteoporosis). </p>
<p>You may hear pamidronate called by its brand name, Aredia. Pamidronate comes in an injection form.</p> | <h2>Before giving pamidronate to your child</h2>
<p>Tell your doctor if your child has:</p>
<ul><li>reacted badly to pamidronate or any other bisphosphonate in the past </li>
<li>heart problems: the increased amount of fluid from pamidronate may make this condition worse </li>
<li>kidney problems: pamidronate may build up in the bloodstream, which may increase the chance of unwanted effects </li>
<li>any dental problems or any dental procedures planned in the future </li></ul>
<p>Your doctor may ask that your child have a dental examination before starting treatment with pamidronate. This may be required because some patients who have dental infections or periodontal disease (disease affecting surrounding tissues of a tooth) may be at increased risk of problems with their jaw bones following dental procedures (such as tooth extraction) while on treatment with pamidronate. </p> | <h2>How should you give your child pamidronate?</h2>
<p>This medicine is given as an infusion through a vein.</p> | <h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of pamidronate?</h2>
<p>Call your contact person at the hospital to reschedule the next pamidronate dose.</p> | | <h2>What are the possible side effects of pamidronate?</h2>
<p>Your child may have some side effects while they take pamidronate.</p>
<p>These following side effects are fairly common the first time children receive pamidronate. They usually do not occur with subsequent treatments. </p>
<ul><li>flu-like symptoms, for example body aches, feeling tired, chills, fever </li>
<li>headaches </li>
<li>sore throat </li>
<li>muscle cramps or stiffness </li>
<li>upset stomach or throwing up </li>
<li>abdominal cramps </li></ul>
<p><a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">Acetaminophen</a> (Tylenol, Tempra) may provide some relief from body aches or cramps and reduce fever and chills.</p>
<p>Call your child's doctor or contact nurse as soon as possible during office hours if your child continues to have any of these signs or symptoms: </p>
<ul><li>lower back or side pain </li>
<li>dizziness </li>
<li>skin rash </li>
<li>itchiness </li>
<li>redness and swelling at site of infusion </li>
<li>eye redness or irritation </li></ul>
<h3>Most of the following side effects very uncommon, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to the Emergency Department if your child has any of these side effects: </h3>
<ul><li>shortness of breath or swelling of hands or feet </li>
<li>black, tarry stools </li>
<li>confusion or seizures </li>
<li>blurred vision </li>
<li>fast or irregular heartbeat </li>
<li>swelling of the jaw </li></ul> | <h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is using pamidronate?</h2>
<p>Before your child receives pamidronate, tell your child's doctor about any allergies your child may have and about all the medications your child is taking. </p>
<p>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist. Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before giving your child any other medicines (prescription, non-prescription, herbal, or natural products). </p>
<p>This medicine will lower the amount of calcium in the blood. Be sure to follow your child's doctor's instructions regarding calcium and vitamin D intake or supplements while taking pamidronate. </p>
<p>Birth control is advised for adolescent girls who are sexually active. Tell the doctor right away if your child may be pregnant.</p>
<p>Before your child has any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that your child is taking pamidronate. If possible, your child should not undergo tooth extraction or other dental procedures (excluding regular dental cleaning) while they are being treated with pamidronate. </p> | <h2>What other important information should you know about pamidronate?</h2><ul><li>Your child's response to pamidronate will be monitored by blood tests and other tests such as X-rays.<br></li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.png | Pamidronate | Pamidronate | False | | | | | |
