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Aredia Side Effects

Name: Aredia
Generic: Pamidronate Diodium
Manufacturer: Novartis
Date approved: 1991
Status: Prescription Only
Approved uses: Treatment of hypocalcaemia, Paget's Disease, and cancer
Off-Label uses: Anti-fracture uses; however, the anti-fracture properties of bisphosphonates such as Aredia, have not been proven
Side effects:
  • Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)
  • bone pain
  • tissue death
  • loose teeth
  • sore gums
  • bone loss
  • pain and numbness
  • difficulty breathing
  • bone fractures
  • joint disorders
  • dental problems
  • kidney problems
Related topics: Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Zometa, Bisphosphonates
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Aredia

Aredia is a common bisphosphonate, manufactured by Novartis, and is usually used to treat hypocalcaemia, Paget's disease, and cancer. In late 2005, the FDA announced that Aredia may contribute to a serious degenerative bone disease known as Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ). The FDA warned doctors and patients to avoid serious dental procedures while on Aredia because of the possibility of developing ONJ. Common side effects of ONJ include loose teeth, loss of teeth, bleeding or sore gums, exposed bone and excess drainage from the jaw.

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