Question 1

is anyone familar with the drug pamidronate?

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Yes: It's an osteoporosis drug.  It inhibits the cells that break down bone, thereby slowing down the "bone breaking" process.  The most common side effects for this drug are: flu like symptoms, muscle pain, bone pain, generailized achiness.  There are others...

Question 2

does anybody know what pamidronate does?

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Yes: It's an osteoporosis drug.  It inhibits the cells that break down bone, thereby slowing down the "bone breaking" process.  The most common side effects for this drug are: flu like symptoms, muscle pain, bone pain, generailized achiness.  There are others...

Question 3

can somebody tell me what pamidronate does?

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Builds bone: Pamidronate is a synthetic form of parathyroid hormone that promotes increase in bone calcium content and decrease in the risk of fractures.

Question 4

does any doctor here know what pamidronate does for rsd/crps?

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See details: Certain bisphosphonates given in high doses in CRPS seem to provide benefit by reducing osteoclastic function (Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption). This apparently reduces the pain and edema associated with CRPS.

Question 5

what makes pamidronate infusion sometimes cause a cough?

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Cough is a: Not uncommon side effect of pamidronate, but is usually not severe and resolves spontaneously without permanent damage. Don't know if the exact cause is known.

Question 6

was the pamidronate treatment of much help in enhancing bone strength?

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Yes in the right pt: Pamidronate - a synthetic form of parathyroid hormone - can be a very effective treatment for osteoporosis in the appropriate patient.

Question 7

effects of pamidronate?

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Bone: It inhibits the cells that break down bone, thereby slowing down the "bone breaking" process.  The most common side effects for this drug are: flu like symptoms, muscle pain, bone pain, generailized achiness.  There are others...

Question 8

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

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Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 9

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 10

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

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