Aredia (Cont.)

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Aredia if you have:
 
  • Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Low blood calcium (hypocalcemia)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Aredia Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose?

People who are given too much Aredia may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Low blood calcium (hypocalcemia)
  • High fever
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Taste changes.
     
If you happen to take too much, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Aredia Overdose for more information.)
 

Available Strengths

Aredia is available in the following strengths:
 
  • Aredia 30 mg vials
  • Aredia 90 mg vials.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;