Etidronic Acid
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Uses of Etidronic Acid
Etidronic Acid is used in the treatment of:
- Hypercalcemia
- Ossification, Heterotopic
- Paget Disease, Extramammary
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Etidronic Acid Drug Class
Etidronic Acid is part of the drug class:
Etidronic Acid Interactions
This is not a complete list of Etidronic Aciddrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Etidronic Acid and Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Etidronic Acid falls into category C:
In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.
OR
There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Etidronic Acid should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.
OR
No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Etidronic Acid should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Etidronic Acid Dosage
Take etidronic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The Etidronic Acid dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):
- the condition being treated
- other medical conditions you have
- other medications you are taking
- how you respond to this medication
- your weight
- your height
- your age
- your gender
Etidronic Acid is available in the following doses:
- Etidronate 200 Mg Oral Tablet
- Etidronate 400 Mg Oral Tablet
- Etidronate 50 Mg/ml Intravenous Solution