Xidiphon

Xidifon: description, application and side effects

Xidifon is a drug from the group of biophosphonates used to treat various bone diseases. The drug contains the active substance etidronic acid, which helps reduce calcium levels in the blood and strengthen bones.

Manufacturers of Xydiphone - Moskhimfarmpreparaty im. ON THE. Semashko and Refarm are located in Russia. The drug is presented in the form of a solution and a 20% solution for injection.

Xidifon is used to treat hypercalcemia in neoplastic processes, hypervitaminosis D, hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, and urolithiasis. The drug can also be used in complex therapy of bronchial asthma in adults.

Like any other drug, Xidifon has a number of contraindications. These include hypersensitivity to the drug, pregnancy, breastfeeding, renal dysfunction and hypocalcemia.

Xidifon may cause side effects such as a metallic taste in the mouth, impaired renal function, disturbances of touch, magnesium deficiency and rickets-like effects. Sometimes a laxative effect is possible.

When prescribing Xydifon to patients with chronic enterocolitis or reduced renal function, caution should be exercised.

It must be borne in mind that the interaction of Xydifon with other drugs has not been sufficiently studied, therefore, before starting to take Xydifon, you should consult a specialist.

In case of an overdose of Xidifon, side effects may increase.

Thus, Xidifon is an effective drug for the treatment of bone diseases. However, before starting to take the drug, you should consult a specialist and become familiar with possible side effects and contraindications.