Skelid
Used for Paget's Disease
Used for Paget's Disease
Skelid (tiludronate) is a medication used to treat a bone problem called Paget's disease of bone. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.
What is Skelid (tiludronate)?
What is Skelid (tiludronate) used for?
- Paget's disease of bone
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Skelid |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Bisphosphonate |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Discontinued |
Skelid (tiludronate) dosage
Typical dosage for Skelid (tiludronate)
Interactions between Skelid (tiludronate) and other drugs
Skelid (tiludronate) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Skelid (tiludronate). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
What are alternatives to Skelid (tiludronate)?
There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Skelid (tiludronate). Compare a few possible alternatives below.
