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CASRN: 2809-21-4
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of etidronate during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. However, absorption of etidronate by a breastfed infant is unlikely.
Drug Levels
Etidronate is poorly absorbed orally (average in adults 3% on an empty stomach, less with food), so absorption of etidronate by a breastfed infant is unlikely.
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Etidronate
CAS Registry Number
2809-21-4
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Lactation
- Bisphosphonates
- Bone Density Conservation Agents
- Diphosphonates
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