Pamidronate is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It
alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body.
Pamidronate is used to treat high levels of calcium in the blood related to cancer (also
called hypercalcemia of malignancy). Pamidronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone.
Pamidronate is used to treat bone damage caused by certain types of cancer such as breast
cancer or bone marrow cancer. Pamidronate does not treat cancer. Use all other medications
your doctor has prescribed for those conditions.
Pamidronate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.