Etidronic acid
- Generic Name
- Etidronic acid
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C2H8O7P2
- CAS Number
- 2809-21-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- M2F465ROXU
- Background
Etidronic acid is a first generation bisphosphonate similar to clodronic acid and tiludronic acid. These drugs were developed to mimic the action of pyrophosphate, a regulator of calcification and decalcification. Etidronate’s use has decreased over the years in favor of the third generation, nitrogen containing bisphosphonate zoledronic acid, ibandronic aci...
- Indication
Etidronate is indicated to treat Paget's disease of bone, as well as the treatment and prevention of heterotropic ossification after total hip replacement of spinal cord injury.
- Associated Conditions
- Heterotopic Ossification (HO), Paget's Disease of Bone
- Associated Therapies
- -
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