Uses of Padurone

Padurone is an anti-hypercalcaemia and inhibits bone resorption that occurs in the majority of patients with cancer. Medicines are prescribed by a doctor and are administered into the patient's body by medical staff.

1. What is Padurone?


Padurone drug with the main ingredient is Pamidronate disodium 30mg and is prepared in the form of a solution for intravenous infusion. The main effects of Padurone are inhibition of bone resorption and anti-hypercalcemia. Pamidronate adsorbs to calcium phosphate crystals in bone and can directly block the dissolution of this mineral in bone. It is thanks to this effect that Padurone is indicated for use in the following cases:
Cancer patients with hypercalcemia. Used in Paget's disease. Treatment of osteolytic metastases in breast cancer patients and osteolytic lesions in multiple myeloma.

2. Dosage and how to use Padurone


Padurone drug before use needs to be diluted at an appropriate concentration. The drug is prepared by a healthcare professional and given by slow intravenous infusion.
Dosage for each patient depends on the patient's health condition. Patients are allowed to use Padurone drug according to the dose prescribed by the doctor, do not change the dose on their own.
In case of an overdose of Padurone, it is necessary to stop using the drug immediately and notify the doctor when there are abnormal symptoms suspected of being caused by the drug. In addition, it is necessary to take the patient to a medical facility for emergency treatment and treatment to prevent possible complications. Tell your doctor about all medications you are taking so that early diagnosis and prompt treatment can be made.
In case of forgetting a dose of Padurone, the medicine can be used as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Absolutely do not take the missed dose with the next dose to avoid danger to the body.

3. What are the side effects of Padurone?


Common side effects:
Systemic effects: The drug causes fever, fatigue, body weakness. Effects on the central nervous system: Causes headaches, insomnia. Effects on the digestive system: Causes nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Effects on the respiratory system: The drug causes cough, difficulty breathing, upper respiratory tract infections. Effects on muscles - bones: Causes muscle pain, bone pain. The drug also causes anemia, thrombocytopenia, and a decrease in the number of granulocytes. In addition, Padurone also causes hypomagnesaemia, hypocalcemia, hypophosphataemia, hypokalemia and urinary tract infections. Rare side effects caused by Padurone:
Effects on the digestive system: Patients may have abnormal taste, stool with microscopic blood. Skin effects: The drug causes skin rash, angioedema. In addition, the drug also causes leukopenia, increased risk of bone fractures, nephrotoxicity or hypersensitivity reactions, pain sensation.

4. Notes when using the drug Padurone


When using Padurone for treatment, patients should note the following points:
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any ingredient in Padurone should not use the drug. Contraindications to the use of the drug Padurone is an absolute contraindication, not for any reason but for a contraindication to the use of Padurone. For special cases such as the elderly, pregnant women, children under 15 years old, people with liver failure, kidney failure, stomach ulcers, ... should be cautious when using Padurone. Alcohol, beer, tobacco, and alcoholic beverages are agents that can change the ingredients in the drug. Therefore, Padurone should not be used with such foods and beverages. Padurone can interact with other drugs, increasing the effects of the drug, causing unwanted effects. Therefore, patients need to inform the doctor about the medicines they are taking so that they can take the right dose and type of medicine. Pamidronate disodium is the main active ingredient of Padurone. The drug is used to reduce blood calcium levels and inhibit bone resorption in cancer patients. Padurone is a prescription drug, patients need to follow the exact dose prescribed by the doctor for the treatment process to be effective and safe.

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