Aredia

osteolytic Bone metastases, Osteolytic lesion, Malignant Neoplasms + 3 more

Treatment

8 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Aredia

What is Aredia

Pamidronic acid

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Pamidronic acid is a type of drug used to treat conditions related to bone loss and mineral metabolism. It is a second-generation bisphosphonate, similar to drugs like neridronic acid and alendronic acid. Pamidronic acid was first described in 1977 and was approved by the FDA in 1991. It is less commonly used than newer third-generation bisphosphonates such as ibandronic acid, zoledronic acid, minodronic acid, and risedronic acid.

Aredia

is the brand name

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Aredia Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Aredia

Pamidronic acid

1991

39

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Pamidronic acid, also known as Aredia, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses like Malignant Neoplasms and Breast Cancer .

Malignant Neoplasms

Breast Cancer

Multiple Myeloma

Breast Cancer

Multiple Myeloma (MM)

Paget’s Disease

osteolytic Bone metastases

Osteolytic lesion

Effectiveness

How Aredia Affects Patients

Pamidronic acid is a medication used to prevent bone loss. It is usually taken once every three to four weeks, and is considered to be a safe drug. However, there is a risk of elevated blood urea nitrogen, kidney damage, and renal tubular necrosis. Patients should be warned about these possible side effects.

How Aredia works in the body

Bisphosphonates are taken into the bones, where they attach to hydroxyapatite. This causes the osteoclasts, which break down bone, to detach from the bone and prevents further resorption. When the osteoclasts become acidic, the bisphosphonates are released and taken into the cell, where they interfere with the mevalonate pathway. This pathway is responsible for attaching GTP-binding proteins, like Rap1, to molecules. When it doesn't happen, apoptosis is triggered, leading to cell death. In addition, caspases 3 and 9 are activated, further contributing to

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed measure of Aredia is contingent on the determined condition, including Paget’s Disease, Osteolytic lesion and Multiple Myeloma. The dosage relies on the delivery technique featured in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

osteolytic Bone metastases

, 3.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Intravenous

Malignant Neoplasms

, 3.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Intravenous

Breast Cancer

, 3.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Intravenous

Multiple Myeloma

, 3.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Intravenous

Paget’s Disease

, 3.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Intravenous

Osteolytic lesion

, 3.0 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Intravenous

Warnings

Aredia Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Pamidronic Acid may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Aredia.

Common Aredia Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Neomycin

Major

The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Pamidronic acid is combined with Neomycin.

Tenofovir

Major

Pamidronic acid may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.

Tenofovir alafenamide

Major

Pamidronic acid may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.

Tenofovir disoproxil

Major

Pamidronic acid may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir disoproxil.

Abacavir

Minor

Pamidronic acid may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.

Aredia Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on gentamicin may cause low calcium levels, fever, low blood pressure, and abnormal taste. Treatment may involve giving steroids and calcium intravenously to manage the symptoms.

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Aredia Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Aredia?

688 current investigations are analyzing the efficacy of Aredia in managing Multiple Myeloma, osteolytic Bone metastases and Breast Cancer.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Multiple Myeloma

6 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2

Breast Cancer

21 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable

Malignant Neoplasms

0 Actively Recruiting

Osteolytic lesion

0 Actively Recruiting

Paget’s Disease

0 Actively Recruiting

osteolytic Bone metastases

0 Actively Recruiting

Aredia Reviews: What are patients saying about Aredia?

5

Patient Review

4/18/2011

Aredia for Osteoporosis caused by Anti-Androgen Drugs

Despite the severe flu-like symptoms I experience for a few days after each infusion, this treatment has been very effective in reducing my bone pain.

4.7

Patient Review

7/30/2009

Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones

I had some mild side effects, including a fever for two days, nausea and vomiting, rigors (shivering), chills, and tingling sensations. These resolved within a few days and I felt much better afterwards.

4

Patient Review

2/20/2014

Aredia for Cancer Metastasis to Bone

After receiving this monthly injection for about a year, my bone mass has remained the same---and even shown some improvement in degeneration. My leg pain has decreased and I no longer experience back pain. Additionally, I have not experienced any negative side effects that are worth mentioning. It is also very important to eat nutritiously; I've started going to Chinese buffets and loading up on healthy options like fish, chicken, vegetables, fruit, and hot tea. This treatment has really helped revive my appetite.

4

Patient Review

12/22/2010

Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones

I've been taking this drug approximately every four weeks since being diagnosed with bone cancer four years ago. I usually experience mild, flu-like symptoms for a few days afterwards; however, it is definitely worth taking if it protects my bones!

4

Patient Review

7/26/2010

Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones

I had some dental work done and then was diagnosed with ONJ.

2.3

Patient Review

6/29/2010

Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones

I've only tried this treatment a couple times, but both times I had most of the listed side effects in addition to an infection/inflammation at the IV site. My doctor put me on Cipro for that and it did the job. They'll be giving me Benadryl before my next treatment to see if we can avoid the infection altogether. All things considered, it's manageable.

2.3

Patient Review

6/26/2009

Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones

While there have been no observed side effects, this treatment has helped to improve my bone density.

1

Patient Review

3/28/2013

Aredia for Lesions in the Bone of the Disease Multiple Myeloma

I haven't seen any benefits from taking this drug.
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Patient Q&A Section about aredia

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How often is Aredia given?

"The suggested amount of Aredia for patients with bone metastases that are causing bones to break down is 90 mg given as an infusion over a 2-hour period every 3-4 weeks."

Answered by AI

What is Aredia used to treat?

"Pamidronate is a member of the bisphosphonate class of drugs and is indicated for the management of high levels of serum calcium due to malignancy or bone pain and weakness associated with myeloma or metastatic breast carcinoma."

Answered by AI

Is Aredia a chemo drug?

"Aredia can be used to help reduce bone complications and pain in patients with advanced-stage breast cancer that has spread to the bone. It is typically given intravenously, along with chemotherapy medications."

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What type of drug is Aredia?

"Aredia is a bisphosphonate drug which inhibits osteoclast activity and prevents bone complications such as pain, fractures, or high calcium levels."

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Clinical Trials for Aredia

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Supplemental Imaging for Breast Cancer

25 - 55
Female
St Louis, MO

Recent research has shown that, among women with extremely dense breasts and normal results on mammogram, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use has significantly reduced the occurrence of breast cancer that is diagnosed during the time between two regular screening mammograms (also known as interval cancers). The investigators have developed and validated an approach to use the whole mammogram image, develop a mammogram risk score (MRS), and calibrate this to the SEER breast cancer incidence rates for US women. This model (Prognosia Breast) generates an absolute 5-year risk of breast cancer and classifies approximately 5.7% of the population as high risk using the ASCO 3% cut point as used for endocrine therapy to reduce risk. Follow-up generates an incidence of 25.2 cases per 1,000 women per year.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Washington University School of Medicine

Tabassum Ahmad, M.D.

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Algorithm-Based Treatment Options for Advanced Breast Cancer

18 - 120
All Sexes
Bethesda, MD

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in US women. There are different types of breast cancers; some are aggressive and difficult to treat. Researchers want to know if an algorithm (ENLIGHT) can help choose approved drugs that will treat these cancers more effectively. Objective: To test whether ENLIGHT can find better treatments for aggressive breast cancers. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with triple-negative or endocrine therapy resistant breast cancer; the cancer must have either failed to respond to treatment or come back after treatment. Design: Participants will be screened. A sample of tissue taken from the tumor will be tested using ENLIGHT as well as another method (TruSight Oncology 500). Participants will be assigned to 1 of 3 groups based on the algorithm search results: Group 1: No drug option was recommended. Participants will continue with their standard treatment with their local doctors. Group 2: A drug already approved for the participant's disease was recommended, but the participant has not yet received it. These results will be sent to the participant's local doctors. Participants may return to the NIH if their disease gets worse after using the suggested drugs. Group 3: A drug approved for other uses was recommended. Participants will be treated with the recommended drugs at the NIH; their care will be managed by an NIH doctor. They will continue to receive treatment as long as the drugs are helping them. They will have follow-up visits for 2 years after treatment ends. Participants who are not treated at the NIH will be contacted for a check on their health every 3 months for 2 years.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Padma S Rajagopal, M.D.

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ChatGPT Education for Breast Reconstruction in Breast Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Saint Louis, MO

In this study, patients who are scheduled for breast reconstruction consultation will be randomized into the intervention group (ChatGPT-generated patient education regarding possible reconstruction options) or the control group (usual patient education). All patients will complete a survey following their in-person consultation to assess their experience and overall satisfaction with the consultation process. Additionally, participating surgeons will complete a separate survey to evaluate their consultation experience, satisfaction, and to assess the accuracy and clinical utility of the ChatGPT-generated patient education materials. The surveys are designed to gather information on patient characteristics, organizational health literacy according to Brega et al. Other survey questions have been designed to meet the outcomes of this study and have not been based on previously published surveys.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Washington University School of Medicine (+1 Sites)

Saif M Badran, M.D., Ph.D., FRCS

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Exercise Programs for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Calgary, Canada

EXCEL will provide online and, where feasible, in-person exercise programs to individuals living with and beyond cancer (ILWBC). Research has shown that targeted programs that include tailored exercise prescriptions are more successful in helping individuals with chronic disease to incorporate physical activity and exercise into their daily routines. While ILWBC are advised by healthcare professionals (HCPs) to engage in exercise, there is a lack of cancer-specific exercise programs and cancer-trained exercise specialists in Canada, outside of the research setting. Considering the negative impact cancer and its treatments have on fitness and physical activity levels, community-based efforts towards improving access, uptake and maintenance of exercise programming are needed. This study will evaluate the benefits of a community-based or online EXCEL exercise program for people living with and beyond cancer across Canada, using a streamlined intake process compared to the original EXCEL Study (HREBA.CC-20-0098, NCT04478851). This 8 to 12-week program (intervention) will be delivered in-person or over virtual platform. It includes twice weekly supervised exercise classes.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of Calgary (+4 Sites)

Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD

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Web-Based Intervention for Cancer Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors

18+
Female
Austin, TX

This study is funded by the HEAL Initiative (https://heal.nih.gov/). Based on Preliminary Studies (PSs), the research team developed and pilot-tested an evidence-based Web App-based information and coaching/support program for cancer pain management (CAPA) that was culturally tailored to Asian American breast cancer survivors using multiple unique features. However, CAPA rarely considered depressive symptoms accompanying pain in its design or components, and PSs indicated the necessity of further individualization of the intervention components of CAPA due to diversities in the needs of ABD. The purpose of the proposed 2-phase study is to further develop CAPA with additional components for ABD and the individual optimization functionality (CAI) and to test the efficacy of CAI in improving cancer pain experience of ABD. The specific aims are to: a) develop and evaluate CAI through an expert review and a usability test (R61 phase); b) determine whether the intervention group (that uses CAI and usual care) will show significantly greater improvements than the active control group (that uses CAPA and usual care) in primary outcomes (cancer pain management and cancer pain experience including depressive symptoms) from baseline to post 1-month and post 3-months; c) identify theory-based variables (attitudes, self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and social influences) that mediate the intervention effects of CAI on the primary outcomes; and d) determine whether the effects of CAI on the primary outcomes are moderated by selected background, disease, genetic, and situational factors. This study is guided by the Bandura's Theory and the stress and coping framework by Lazarus and Folkman. The R61 phase includes: (a) the intervention development process, (b) a usability test among 15 ABD, 15 family members, and 15 community gatekeepers; and (c) an expert review among 10 experts in oncology. The R33 phase adopts a randomized repeated measures control group design among 300 ABD. Long-term goals are: (a) to extend and test CAI in various healthcare settings with diverse subgroups of ABD, (b) examine the costeffectiveness, sustainability, and scalability of CAI in the settings, and (c) translate CAI into health care for ABD.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

The University of Texas at Austin

Eun Ok Im

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