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Etidronate and Upper gastrointestinal disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Etidronate and disease Upper gastrointestinal disease for safety when used together.

Check result:

Etidronate <> Upper gastrointestinal disease

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Etidronate administered orally may cause local irritation of the upper gastrointestinal mucosa. Its use is contraindicated in patients with esophageal abnormalities that delay esophageal emptying such as achalasia or strictures. Etidronate should be used with caution in patients with active upper gastrointestinal problems, such as Barrett's esophagus, dysphagia, gastritis, duodenitis, ulcers, etc, as cases of erosions, bleeding and perforation have been reported. Patients should be instructed to discontinue treatment immediately and seek medical attention if they develop dysphagia, retrosternal pain, or new or worsening heartburn.

Etidronate

Generic Name: etidronate

Brand Name: Didronel, Didronel IV.

Synonyms: n.a.

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