Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Hypercalcemia Of Malignancy: 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 15-60 Mg, To Be Given Via Cannula In A Relatively Large Vein As A Single Infusion Or In Divided Doses Over 2-4 Days, Dose Adjusted According To Serum Calcium Concentration; Maximum 90 Mg Per Course. 

Osteolytic Lesions And Bone Pain In Bone Metastases Associated With Breast Cancer Or Multiple Myeloma: 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 90 Mg Every 4 Weeks, To Be Administered Via Cannula In A Relatively Large Vein, Dose May Alternatively Be Administered Every 3 Weeks, To Coincide With Chemotherapy In Breast Cancer 

Paget's Disease Of Bone: 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 30 Mg Every Week For A 6 Week Course (total Dose180 Mg), Alternatively Initially 30 Mg Once Weekly For 1 Week, Then Increased To 60 Mg Every 2 Weeks (max. Per Dose 60 Mg) For A 6 Week Course (total Dose 210 Mg), To Be Administered Via Cannula In A Relatively Large Vein, Course May Be Repeated Every 6 Months; Maximum 360 Mg Per Course 

Capsule:

• Adults: 200 Mg Daily. 
• Children: Not Recommended.

Content

Pregnancy

Positive Evidence Of Risk, Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Serious Problem.

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