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etidronate, eh-tih-droe-nate, treat paget's disease, bone, can also be, treat my disease, prevent a certain type, bone problem that may occur after hip replacement surgery, spinal injury, etidronate is also, treat hypercalcemia, too much calcium, blood, that may occur with some types, cancer, dosage forms, oral, tablets, parenteral, injection, for etidronate, allergic reaction to etidronate, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, studies, studies in rats injected with large doses, etidronate, etidronate causes deformed bones, fetus, when breast-feeding , not known if etidronate passes into breast milk, has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, children some changes in bone growth may occur in children, will usually go away when the medicine is stopped, when etidronate is given by injection along with a large amount, fluids, older people tend to retain, the excess fluid, an interaction might occur, change the dose, when you are taking etidronate, health care professionals, antacids containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, mineral supplements, other medicines containing calcium, iron, magnesium, aluminum, may decrease the effects, etidronate, should be taken at least 2 hours before, after taking etidronate other medical problems, etidronate, any other medical problems, bone fracture, arm, leg, etidronate may increase the risk, bone fractures, intestinal, bowel disease, etidronate may increase the risk, diarrhea, kidney disease , high blood levels, etidronate may result causing serious side effects, make certain my health care professional knows if my diet includes large amounts, calcium, milk, other dairy products, are on any special diet, a low-sodium, low-sugar diet, calcium, diet may prevent the absorption, oral etidronate, take etidronate with water on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before, after food, midmorning is best, at bedtime, food may decrease the amount, etidronate absorbed by my body, take etidronate, directed, do not take it more often, do not take it for a longer time, side effects, in some patients, etidronate takes up to 3 months to work, feel that the medicine is not working, do not stop taking it on my own, eat a well-balanced diet with an adequate amount, calcium and vitamin d, found in milk, other dairy products, too much, too little, may increase the chance, side effects, taking etidronate, a physician can help you choose the meal plan that is best for you, do not take any food, especially milk, milk formulas, other dairy products, antacids, mineral supplements, other medicines that are high in calcium, iron, high amounts, minerals may also be in some vitamin preparations, magnesium, aluminum within 2 hours, taking etidronate, keep this medicine from working properly, etidronate will be different for different patients, follow a physician's order, the directions on the label, the average doses, etidronate, dose is different, for oral, dosage form, tablets, for treating paget's disease, bone, dose is based on body weight, the dose to start is 5 milligrams, per kilogram, 2.3 mg per pound, body weight a day, usually as a single dose, for not more than six months, some people may need 6 to 10 mg per kg, 2.7 to 4.6 mg per pound, body weight a day for not more than six months, others may need 11 to 20 mg per kg, 5 to 9.1 mg per pound, body weight a day for not more than three months, a physician may change my dose depending on my response to treatment, dose, for treating, preventing a certain type, bone problem that may occur after hip replacement, dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 20 mg per kg, 9.1 mg per pound, body weight a day for one month before surgery, for three months after surgery, dose, for treating, preventing a certain type, bone problem that may occur after spinal injury, dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 20 mg per kg, 9.1 mg per pound, body weight a day for two weeks, beginning, possible after my injury, a physician may then decrease my dose to 10 mg per kg, 4.5 mg per pound, body weight for an additional ten weeks, dose, for treating hypercalcemia, too much calcium, blood, dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 20 mg per kg, 9.1 mg per pound, body weight a day for thirty days, treatment usually does not continue beyond ninety days, dose, for injection, dosage form, for treating hypercalcemia, too much calcium, blood, dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 7.5 mg per kg, 3.4 mg per pound, body weight, injected slowly into my vein over 2 hours, this dose is repeated for two more days, a physician may repeat the treatment after at least seven days, dose, if i miss a dose, almost time for my next dose, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, do not double doses, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, important that a physician check my progress at regular visits, are between treatments, not taking this medicine, condition has improved and a physician has told, consult doctor before you stop taking etidronate, progress, must still be checked, laboratory tests, the occurrence, certain symptoms will tell a physician if more medicine, begin another course, treatment after you, off the medicine for at least 3 months, causes, nausea, diarrhea, it continues, the dose may need, changed, bone pain occurs, worsens during treatment, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, side effects occur, bone pain, tenderness, continuing, returning, in patients with paget's disease, bone fractures, the thigh bone, hives, skin rash , itching, swelling, the arms, legs, face, lips, tongue, /or throat, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, more common--at higher doses, diarrhea, nausea, less common--with injection, taste, metallic, altered taste, other side effects, brand names, didronel, didronel, another commonly used name is ehdp, category antihypercalcemic bone resorption inhibitor