Etidronate (Disodium)

Overview

Etidronate is a diphosphonate compound, ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonate. It helps to maintain calcium levels and bone metabolism. Etidronate (Disodium) is used to treat osteoporosis and symptoms of paget's disease (bone weakening disease). Etidronate (Disodium) is also used after hip replacement or spinal cord injury.

Categories

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

Etidronate (Disodium) is contraindicated in conditions like Osteolytic paget's disease, Pregnancy, Breast feeding, Pain and inflammation (rheumatic disease), Vasomotor symptoms in estrogen deficiency, see instruction.

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Etidronate (Disodium)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

5 to 20 mg/kg12 (12.5)24 hourlyPOFor max 6 Months

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

Safety not established

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Etidronate (Disodium)

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Manufacturers of Etidronate (Disodium) in Pakistan

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