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pamidronate
  • Restricted Medications Outpatient: only for osteoporosis
Brand names: Aredia
Form Strength
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 3 mg/mL; 9 mg/mL
Display Bone Resorption Inhibitors Class: 922400
Medication comments:
Per policy, use of these medications is restricted as noted below:
generic (Brand) Restrictions
pamidronate (Aredia) Inpatient: no restrictions
Outpatient: only for osteoporosis
USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances.
The following outlines must be followed.
generic (Brand) Route [Packaging: Manufacturer ⇒ Dispense] NIOSH Group
pamidronate (Aredia) IV [n/a] Reproductive Risk
Pharmacy:
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation

Exposure Risk:
low
 • Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: Single CX glove,  gown  and  CSTD .
Do not prepare if pregnant.
• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
• Pharmacy Storage Area: IV area
• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: Ideal: Positive pressure room
Required: Med Prep Area with Immediate Use Preparation standards
• Omnicell Load: No
Transport • Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Standard
Nursing:
Storage /
Admin.

Exposure Risk:
medium
 • Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Single  CX gloves ,  gown 
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Patient Med Drawer
• Signage on Patient Door Required: No
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: n/a
• Special Manipulation for Administration: Do not handle while pregnant
Disposal /
Spills		 • Disposal of Drug Waste: Full-  blue bin , trace/packaging- trash
• Disposol of Used PPE: trash bin (inside plastic bag)
• Spill management: Wear  CX gloves , items used to clean up spill should be placed in a sealed bag and put in  blue bin 
NIOSH Supplemental Information: Embryo-fetal toxicities at doses below recommended human doses
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: Preg Category D. Impervious gloves and  gown  are recommended in MSDS.
Last updated: Apr. 4, 2024
  • Hazard.Drug Handling(USP 800) USP<800> Hazardous Drug / Assessment of Risk
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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556



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