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

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 3

does anybody know what pamidronate does?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

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Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 9

is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Question 10

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

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Can somebody tell me what pamidronate does?

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

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

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Effects of pamidronate?

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Can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

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