Aredia
osteolytic Bone metastases, Osteolytic lesion, Malignant Neoplasms + 3 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Aredia
Treatment for
osteolytic Bone metastases
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
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.
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
4.7
Patient Review
7/30/2009
Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones
4
Patient Review
2/20/2014
Aredia for Cancer Metastasis to Bone
4
Patient Review
12/22/2010
Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones
4
Patient Review
7/26/2010
Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones
2.3
Patient Review
6/29/2010
Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones
2.3
Patient Review
6/26/2009
Aredia for Breast Cancer that has Spread to the Bones
1
Patient Review
3/28/2013
Aredia for Lesions in the Bone of the Disease Multiple Myeloma
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."
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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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