Etifem 200mg Tablet

Etifem 200mg Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Etifem 200mg Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Etifem 200mg Tablet.

Information about Etifem 200mg Tablet (Brand: Dabur India Ltd) - Uses: Osteoporosis

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  • MRP: ₹ 105
  • Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Etidronate (200mg)
  • Brand: Dabur India Ltd
  • Uses: Osteoporosis

Description

  • Etifem 200mg Tablet is used to treat or prevent weakening of the bones (osteoporosis) caused by menopause or use of steroids
  • Using this medicine can reduce your risk of breaking bones
  • Etifem 200mg Tablet is best taken without food
  • You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
  • Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it
  • Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better
  • It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug
  • Etifem 200mg Tablet is only part of a program of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.
  • The most common side effects include headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea
  • These are usually mild and will disappear after a short time
  • If they do not go away, tell your doctor
  • Etifem 200mg Tablet can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease
  • It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw
  • These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention
  • Tell your doctor straight away.
  • You should not be given this medicine if you are breastfeeding
  • Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels
  • Also, let your doctor know what other drugs you are taking
  • Some of them may affect, or be affected by, this injection, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and medicines used to treat cancer and osteoporosis
  • You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels
  • Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely
  • Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Etifem 200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Etifem 200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.^However, regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine. Use of Etifem 200mg Tablet is not recommended in severe kidney disease patients.
Driving: SAFE: Etifem 200mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Etifem 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.^If you are taking Etifem 200mg Tablet during breastfeeding, monitor baby's blood calcium levels during the first two months.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Etifem 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Etifem 200mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action: Bone Resorption Inhibitors- Bisphosphonates
Therapeutic class: PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Bisphosphonate Derivative

Uses

Uses of Etifem 200mg Tablet

  • Osteoporosis
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Etifem 200mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Etifem 200mg Tablet
  • Headache
  • Musculoskeletal (bone
  • muscle or joint) pain
  • Heartburn
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion

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