Women's Health

Didronel (Etidronate)

In these patients, Didronel been shown to increase bone density while strengthening bones and reducing the rate of fractures. It is characterized by a disorderly and accelerated bone remodeling, leading to weakness and bone pain. Didronel is used to treat osteoporosis (bone thinning) in women after menopause, although this drug has not been approved by the U.S. FDA specifically for this purpose. Heterotopic ossification, delayed bone and soft tissue and muscle, usually in the hip replacement surgery or spinal surgery in the brain. Didronel is also used to prevent irregularities, called heterotopic ossification. Paget's disease of unknown cause. Didronel is also helpful Paget's disease of bone. After menopause, a bone loss rate of increase (absorption) and increased fracture risk. Didronel reduce bone pain, fractures in Paget's disease.

Since calcium upstart products such as dairy products, antacids, vitamins and mineral supplements, some drugs may face takeover Didronel, treatment should be taken empty stomach 2 hours before eating or taking other drugs.

Didronel belongs to a class of drugs, strong bones. Bone is in a constant state of reconstruction, which was remove the old bone cells called osteoclasts, and the establishment of a new bone cells called osteoblasts. Didronel inhibit osteoclast bone resection.

Do not take 2 doses once. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missing dose and return to your normal dose of the list. If you miss a dose of this medicine, you need a day to take the missing dose if you remember the same day.

Store at room temperature, sealed container, avoid moisture.

If you are planning a pregnancy should be discussed with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. Before you begin taking any new medication or instructions or more of the counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop medication without coordination with your doctor. If you are or will be breast-feeding while using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the benefits and risks of your baby. Should be used with caution in the elderly because they may be more likely to be affected by the drug. It is unclear if this drug is excreted in breast milk.