Skelid (oral)

Skelid (oral)

Skelid (oral)

Uses for Skelid

This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Before using Skelid

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

No appropriate studies have been conducted on the relationship between age and the effects of tiludronate in children and adolescents. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

geriatrics

Studies conducted to date have not shown any geriatric-specific problems that would limit the benefit of tiludronate in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Anämie bzw
• Blutgerinnungsprobleme bzw
• Krebs oder Einnahme von Krebsmedikamenten bzw
• Zahn- oder Zahnprobleme bzw
• Infektion bzw
• Schlechte Mundhygiene – Mit Vorsicht anwenden. Kann das Risiko einer schwerwiegenden Nebenwirkung auf den Kiefer erhöhen.

• Barrett-Ösophagus oder
• Knochen- oder Gelenkschmerzen bzw
• Probleme mit der Speiseröhre (z. B. Schluckbeschwerden oder Entzündungen) oder
• Muskelschmerzen, schwere oder
• Magen- oder Darmprobleme (z. B. Gastritis, Sodbrennen oder Geschwüre) – Mit Vorsicht anwenden. Kann diese Bedingungen verschlimmern.

• Nierenerkrankung – Mit Vorsicht anwenden. Die Wirkung kann durch die langsamere Entfernung des Arzneimittels aus dem Körper verstärkt werden.

Proper use of Skelid

Only take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, or take it for longer than your doctor prescribed. This may increase the likelihood of unwanted effects.

Swallow the tablet whole with a large glass (8 ounces) of plain water. Do not drink mineral water, milk, coffee, juice or other liquids when taking the tablet. It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach, either 2 hours before or 2 hours after eating.

Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this medicine.

It is important that you eat a balanced diet with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D while taking this medicine. Your doctor can help you choose the best diet for your condition.

If you are taking calcium supplements, mineral supplements, indomethacin, or aspirin, take them either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking tiludronate. If you are taking antacids, wait at least 2 hours after taking them before taking the antacid. If you take these medicines with tiludronate, the medicine may not work properly.

Tiludronate takes up to 3 months to work. If you feel that the medicine is not working, talk to your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• Für orale Darreichungsform (Tabletten):
  • Zur Behandlung der Paget-Krankheit:
    • Erwachsene – 400 Milligramm (mg) einmal täglich für mindestens 3 Monate.
    • Kinder – Anwendung und Dosis müssen von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Protect from freezing.

Ask your doctor how to throw away medicines you don't use.

Keep away from children.

Do not keep medications that are outdated or no longer needed.

Precautions when using Skelid

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will help your doctor determine whether the medicine is working properly and decide whether you should continue taking it. .

This medicine may irritate your esophagus. Stop taking this medication and call your doctor immediately if you have severe heartburn (new or worse than usual), pain when swallowing, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or feel like food is stuck in your esophagus.

It is important to tell all your doctors or dentists that you are taking tiludronate. Be sure to tell your doctor about any new medical problems, especially with your teeth or jaw. If you have dental procedures while using this medication, you may be at increased risk of serious jaw problems. Tell your doctor right away if you experience jaw tension, swelling, numbness, or pain while using this medication.

This medicine may cause muscle or joint pain, which in some cases is very serious. Tell your doctor right away if you have bone, joint, or muscle pain while using this medication.

Skelid side effects

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Consult your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Husten
• Fieber
• Kopfverstopfung
• Heiserkeit oder andere Stimmveränderungen
• verstopfte Nase
• laufende Nase
• niesen
• Halsentzündung

Less common

• Blindheit
• verschwommenes oder vermindertes Sehen
• brennende, trockene oder juckende Augen
• Brustschmerzen
• Ausfluss oder übermäßiges Reißen
• Augenschmerzen
• Kopfschmerzen
• Rötung, Schmerzen oder Schwellung des Auges, des Augenlids oder der inneren Augenlidschleimhaut
• Schwellung des Gesichts, der Füße oder der Unterschenkel
• ungewöhnliche Gewichtszunahme

Rarely

• Blasenschmerzen
• Blasenbildung, Abschälen oder Lockerung der Haut
• blutiger oder trüber Urin
• schwieriges, brennendes oder schmerzhaftes Wasserlassen
• Schwindel oder Benommenheit
• Ohnmacht
• Gefühl der ständigen Bewegung von sich selbst oder der Umgebung
• häufiger Harndrang
• Kopfschmerzen
• juckende rote Hautläsionen, oft mit violettem Zentrum
• Schmerzen im unteren Rücken oder an der Seite
• Nervosität
• Schmerzen oder Schwellungen in den Armen oder Beinen ohne Verletzung
• in den Ohren hämmern
• Gefühl des Drehens
• langsamer oder schneller Herzschlag
• Wunden, Geschwüre oder weiße Flecken im Mund oder auf den Lippen

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

• Bauch- oder Magenkrämpfe
• Verwirrung
• Krämpfe
• Schwierigkeiten beim Atmen
• unregelmäßiger Herzschlag
• Stimmungsschwankungen oder mentale Veränderungen
• Muskelkrämpfe in den Händen, Armen, Füßen, Beinen oder im Gesicht
• Taubheitsgefühl und Kribbeln im Mundbereich, an den Fingerspitzen oder an den Füßen
• Kurzatmigkeit
• Tremor

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

More common

• Rückenschmerzen
• Körperschmerzen (allgemein)
• Durchfall
• Brechreiz
• Bauchschmerzen

Less common

• Knochenbrüche
• Brennen, Krabbeln, Jucken, Taubheitsgefühl, Kribbeln, Kribbeln oder Kribbeln
• Verwirrung
• Schwierigkeiten beim Stuhlgang (Stuhl)
• Schwindel
• trockene Haut
• Haarausfall
• Erhöhter Durst
• vermehrtes Wasserlassen
• Gelenkschmerzen
• Appetitverlust
• Muskelkrämpfe oder Krämpfe
• Muskelschmerzen
• rote oder gereizte Augen
• Hautausschlag
• Magengas
• Halsschmerzen
• Zahnstörung
• Schwierigkeiten beim Denken
• Erbrechen

Rarely

• Trockener Mund
• Angst oder Nervosität
• Gefühl von Wärme
• Mangel oder Verlust der Kraft
• Rötung des Gesichts, des Halses, der Arme und gelegentlich der oberen Brust
• Schläfrigkeit oder ungewöhnliche Schläfrigkeit
• Magenschmerzen
• Schlaflosigkeit
• Schlafstörungen
• nicht schlafen können
• ungewöhnliche Müdigkeit oder Schwäche

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Skelid

Chemical Class: Bisphosphonate

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