ETIFEM 200MG TAB

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 Injury
ETIDRONATE 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 Swings

Common 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 Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

ETIDRONATE : Heartburn, Febrile Convulsions, Essential Tremor, Loss Of Appetite, Chest Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools

Food 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 Infection

Technical Classification

ETIDRONATE is categorized as: BISPHOSPHONATES / BONE RESORPTION INHIBITORS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available 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