Etidronate (Injection) (Didronel I.V.) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Etidronate (e-ti-DROE-nate)

Treats high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that sometimes occur in patients with cancer.

Didronel I.V.
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not receive this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to etidronate, or if you have kidney disease.

Injectable

You will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or chemotherapy treatment center. A nurse or other caregiver trained to give IV medicines will give your treatment.
An intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-us) or IV injection is given through a tube put in one of your veins, usually in your arm, wrist, hand, or sometimes in your chest.
This medicine is given over a period of two hours or longer. Your IV tube will need to remain in place for the entire time.
The treatment will be repeated for 3 or more days. Be sure to keep all scheduled appointments to receive the correct amount of this medicine.
After you receive the full IV treatment, your doctor may ask you to start using the tablet form of this medicine.

If a dose is missed:

Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.
If you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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