Bone disorders:
Indications for: Etidronate Disodium
Treatment of symptomatic Paget's disease of bone. Prevention and treatment of heterotopic ossification after total hip replacement or due to spinal cord injury.
Adult Dosage:
Swallow whole; take with a full glass of water (6–8oz) in upright position; do not lie down afterwards. Give once daily (preferred) or in divided doses at least 2hrs before or after food. Paget's: initially 5–10mg/kg/day; max 6 months (if ineffective, or if rapid bone turnover must be suppressed or to reduce elevated cardiac output: 11–20mg/kg/day; max 3 months). May retreat after 3 etidronate-free months if evidence of active disease process exists. Heterotopic ossification: hip replacement: 20mg/kg/day for 1 month before and 3 months after surgery; spinal cord injury: 20mg/kg/day for 2 weeks, then 10mg/kg/day for 10 weeks.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
Etidronate Disodium Contraindications:
Esophagus abnormalities which delay esophageal emptying (eg, stricture, achalasia). Clinically overt osteomalacia.
Etidronate Disodium Warnings/Precautions:
Active upper GI disease; discontinue and reevaluate if signs/symptoms of esophageal reaction occur. Ensure adequate calcium and Vit. D intake. Risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw; consider discontinuing therapy during invasive dental procedures (eg, tooth extraction, implants, surgery). Enterocolitis. Osteomalacia and increased fracture risk in chronic use or high doses. Osteolytic lesions. Renal dysfunction: reduce dose. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Etidronate Disodium Classification:
Diphosphonate.
Etidronate Disodium Interactions:
Calcium, aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids, iron, other divalent cations reduce absorption (separate dosing by >2hrs). Monitor warfarin.
Adverse Reactions:
Diarrhea, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, esophagitis, esophageal ulcers/erosions, gastritis (may be severe); osteomalacia, bone fractures, jaw osteonecrosis.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Didronel.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
