Monograph
M05BA01 - Etidronic Acid |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Inorganic compound. Accumulates in bone tissue. Not metabolised. Two references use with care/authorised.
Chemical description
Bisphosphonate which is an analogue to naturally occuring pyrophosphate. Absorbed to bone it counteracts osteoporosis. South African list: use with care. French list: authorized.
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 1 patient with acute porphyria.
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Osteum 
Didronel · Etidronate disodium
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