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Pamidronate (Aredia, Ciba)

K M Strong1, M L McPherson

  • 1University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA.

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|February 20, 1998
PubMed
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Pamidronate disodium can help relieve bone pain from cancer that doesn't respond to other treatments. While not a first-line option due to administration methods, it may offer cost savings compared to radiation or surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Metastatic bone pain is a common complication of cancer.
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroids are often insufficient for refractory pain.
  • Pamidronate disodium is a bisphosphonate used in managing bone metastases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of pamidronate disodium in patients with metastatic bone pain.
  • To assess the role of pamidronate disodium as an alternative to conventional therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pamidronate disodium for bone pain.
  • Analysis of administration routes and associated costs.
  • Comparison with radiation therapy and surgical interventions.

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Main Results:

  • Pamidronate disodium demonstrates benefit in alleviating metastatic bone pain resistant to NSAIDs and steroids.
  • The invasive nature and cost of pamidronate infusion limit its use as a first-line treatment.
  • Potential cost-effectiveness compared to radiation or surgery for bone pain relief.

Conclusions:

  • Pamidronate disodium is a viable option for refractory metastatic bone pain.
  • Its role as a cost-effective alternative to conventional treatments warrants consideration.
  • Further research into optimizing administration and cost-effectiveness is recommended.