Also known as disodium etidronate, this is one of a group of substances called biphosphates used mainly to treat PAGET’S DISEASE OF BONE. The drug is given orally and, when combined with calcium carbonate (Didrone®), it is used to treat osteoporosis (see under BONE, DISORDERS OF) and to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women, especially if hormone replacement therapy (HRT – see under MENOPAUSE) is not appropriate.... etidronate
A drug used in the prophylactic (preventive) treatment of allergic disorders (see ALLERGY), particularly ASTHMA, conjunctivitis (see EYE, DISORDERS OF), nasal allergies, and food allergies – especially in children. Although inappropriate for the treatment of acute attacks of asthma, regular inhalations of the drug can reduce its incidence, and allow the dose of BRONCHODILATORS and oral CORTICOSTEROIDS to be cut.... disodium cromoglycate
a *bisphosphonate drug used to treat malignant *hypercalcaemia, breast cancer that has spread to the bones, and Paget’s disease. Side-effects include flulike symptoms, nausea, and vomiting.... pamidronate disodium
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