Skelid
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 questions about Skelid (tiludronate)
Skelid (tiludronate) is a medication that's used for the treatment of a bone problem called Paget's disease of bone. It's a bisphosphonate that works directly in your bones to prevent them from breaking down (which is a part of bone remodeling).
No, Skelid (tiludronate) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why Skelid (tiludronate) has been discontinued, but it wasn't due to safety reasons or because this medication didn't work well.
There are other available bisphosphonates for Paet's disease that are commonly used today, such as alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel). Discuss with your provider about which option might be right for you.
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Skelid (tiludronate) dosage
Typical dosage for Skelid (tiludronate)
Interactions between Skelid (tiludronate) and other drugs
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.
