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.
Similar drugs
References
Tradenames
Osteum 
Didronel · Etidronate disodium 
Pleostat 
Acide etidronique 
Acido etidronico 
Etidronic acid