Pamidronate Intravenous and Tamoxifen

• Generic Name: pamidronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aredia

Pamidronate injection is used to treat hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) that may occur in patients with some types of cancer. It is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone, multiple myeloma (tumors formed by the cells of the bone marrow), and certain types of bone metastases (the spread of cancer to the bones).

Pamidronate is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: tamoxifen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Soltamox, Nolvadex

Tamoxifen blocks the actions of estrogen, a female hormone. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow.

Tamoxifen is used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women. It is also used to lower a woman's chance of developing breast cancer if she has a high risk (such as a family history of breast cancer).

Tamoxifen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.