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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Aredia IV

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: PAMIDRONATE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (pam-ih-DRO-nate)

Aredia IV Overdose

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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: change/decrease in amount of urine, severe muscle spasms, mental/mood changes, seizures.

Aredia IV Missed Dose

It is important to receive each dose as scheduled. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for a new schedule.

Aredia IV Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels, albumin, serum creatinine) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Aredia IV Storage

Store the unmixed vials at room temperature between 56-86 degrees F (13-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. This medication must be diluted with IV fluids just before use. However, the mixed vial can be refrigerated at 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) for 24 hours. Discard the mixed vial after 24 hours. Discard any unused portion of the vial. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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