Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for ETIFEM 200MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Food Interactions
- 11 Disease Interactions
- 12 Technical Classification
- 13 Available Alternatives for ETIFEM 200MG TAB
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Overview
ETIFEM 200MG TAB is composed of: ETIDRONATE (200.0 MG)
Etidronate is a biphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This prevent bone loss and bone fractures.
Etidronate is used to treat paget’s disease.
Usage
ETIDRONATE is generally used to treat: Paget’s Disease, Spinal Cord InjuryETIDRONATE can address symptoms like: Body Pain
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
ETIFEM 200MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for ETIFEM 200MG TAB and its Constituents
After Taking etidronate stay fully upright and don not lie down for atleast 30 minutes.
Monitor blood calcium level, bone thickness regularly.
Symptoms of Overdosage
ETIDRONATE over-dosage can result in: Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Difficulty Breathing, Mood SwingsCommon Side-Effects
ETIDRONATE : Bone Loss, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Hips Broken Bone (single Fracture)Serious Side-Effects
ETIDRONATE : Bone Loss, Fracture, Fever, Chills, Pale Skin, Throat SorenessRare Side-Effects
ETIDRONATE : Heartburn, Febrile Convulsions, Essential Tremor, Loss Of Appetite, Chest Pain, Black (tar) Colored StoolsFood Interactions
Take etidronate 2 hours before or after taking products that contains aluminium, iron, magneisium and zinc which alters the absorption of drug.
Disease Interactions
ETIDRONATE can interfere with: Osteonecrosis, Osteomalacia, Kidney InfectionTechnical Classification
ETIDRONATE is categorized as: BISPHOSPHONATES / BONE RESORPTION INHIBITORS / METABOLIC AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for ETIFEM 200MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| DISONATE 200MG TAB | INR 237.5 for 30 TABLETS | ETIDRONATE 200.0 MG |
| ETIFEM 200MG TAB | INR 105 for 10 TABLETS | ETIDRONATE 200.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ETIDRONATE | ETIDRONATE |