BreastCancer.org

mobile

Search

Back to Dictionary: P

pamidronate (brand name: Aredia)

A drug that belongs to the family of drugs called bisphosphonates. Pamidronate is used as treatment for abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood.

Read more about pamidronate (brand name: Aredia) and Zometa (chemical name: zoledronic acid), another bisphosphonate.

Audio contributed by: Marisa Weiss, M.D.

Who We Are

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and breast health as well as an active and supportive online community.