Etidronate - eh-tih-DROE-nate is using to treat Paget's disease of bone. It may also be using to treat or prevent a certain type of bone problem that may occur after hip replacement surgery or spinal injury.
Etidronate is also using to treat hypercalcemia - too much calcium in the blood that may occur with some types of cancer.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name is EHDP .