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Sodium Clodronate

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Overview
Sodium Clodronate is a bisphosphonate. It inhibits bone resorption without affecting absorption. Sodium Clodronate is also used as an adjunct in the treatment of severe hypercalcemia. Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances.
Indications
Sodium Clodronate is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypercalcemia, Hypercalcemia associated with malignancy, Osteolytic bone metastases, Osteolytic lesions.
Contraindications
Sodium Clodronate is contraindicated in conditions like Renal insufficiency.
Side Effects
Sodium Clodronate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Acute Renal Failure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Sodium Clodronate therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sodium Clodronate include Acute renal failure. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Clodronate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Flushing, Hypocalcemia.
Warnings
NSAIDs should not be used concurrently with OSPHOS. Concurrent use of NSAIDs with OSPHOS may increase the risk of renal toxicity and acute renal failure. Human Warnings: Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental human exposure.
High Risk Groups
NSAIDs should not be used concurrently with OSPHOS. Concurrent use of NSAIDs with OSPHOS may increase the risk of renal toxicity and acute renal failure. Human Warnings: Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental human exposure.
Adult Dosage
800 mg (800 (800)) 12 hourly PO — The capsules should be taken with a little fluid, but not milk, at least 1 hour before or 1 hour after food. If necessary, the dose may be increased but should not exceed a maximum of 3200 mg sodium clodronate daily. Scraped Dose — Clinical improvement is most evident at 2 months post-treatment (see EFFECTIVENESS ). Of the horses that responded to treatment with OSPHOS in the field study, 65% maintained their level of improvement through the 6 month evaluation. If there is no response to initial therapy, the horse should be re-evaluated. For horses that initially respond to OSPHOS but do not maintain their clinical improvement for 6 months, OSPHOS may be re-administered at 3 to 6 month intervals based on recurrence of clinical signs. For horses that respond to OSPHOS and maintain clinical improvement for 6 months, OSPHOS should be re-administered after clinical signs recur.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sodium Clodronate was found.
Storage
Inj, caps Store at room temperature, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.

Available Brands in Pakistan

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