M05BA01 - Etidronic Acid |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Inorganic compound. Accumulates in bone tissue. Not metabolised. Two references use with care/authorised.
Chemical description
Bisphosphonate which is an analogue to naturally occuring pyrophosphate. Absorbed to bone it counteracts osteoporosis.
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 1 patient with acute porphyria.
Similar drugs
References
| # | Citation details | PubMed ID |
|---|---|---|
| Porphyria Drug Lists | ||
| 1. | French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
|
|
| 2. | South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
|
|
Tradenames
Osteum 
Didronel · Etidronate disodium 
Didronate · Didronel · Etidrel 
Didronel · Etidrate · Etidronate 
Pleostat 
Acide etidronique 
Acido etidronico 
Etidronic acid