Etidronate Benefits & Uses

Etidronate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Paget's Disease

Etidronate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: Paget's Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Paget's Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Etidronate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etidronate is used -

Moderate

Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
Bone Pain

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea

Etidronate Related Warnings

Is the use of Etidronate safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Etidronate. If you are pregnant, do not take Etidronate without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Etidronate safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Etidronate. Immediately discontinue Etidronate if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Etidronate on the Kidneys?

Etidronate may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Etidronate on the Liver?

Etidronate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Etidronate on the Heart?

Etidronate is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Etidronate with Other Drugs

Etidronate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Diatrizoic Acid

Moderate

Iron

Calcium Carbonate

Mefenamic Acid

Ibuprofen

Etidronate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etidronate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Achalasia
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Osteomyelitis
Vitamin D Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Etidronate

Is this Etidronate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Etidronate is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Etidronate since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Etidronate only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Etidronate for mental disorders.

No

Etidronate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Etidronate

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Etidronate together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Etidronate

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Etidronate.

Unknown