bisphosphonate
Sign in to saveAlso known as diphosphonate, diphosphonates, biphosphonate, bisphosphonates, biphosphonates
thumb|200x200px|The general chemical structure of bisphosphonate. The Substituent|R-groups determine the chemical properties of the drug, and distinguishes individual types of bisphosphonates. This chemical structure affords a high affinity for calcium hydroxyapatite, allowing for rapid and specific skeletal targeting.
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17 sectionsContents
- Chemical structure and mechanistic aspects
- Medical uses
- Post-menopausal osteoporosis
- Cancer
- Other
- Adverse effects
- Common
- Long-term risks
- Chemistry and classes
- Pharmacokinetics
- Mechanism of action
- Non-nitrogenous
- Nitrogenous
- History
- Notes
- References
- External links
thumb|200x200px|The general chemical structure of bisphosphonate. The Substituent|R-groups determine the chemical properties of the drug, and distinguishes individual types of bisphosphonates. This chemical structure affords a high affinity for calcium hydroxyapatite, allowing for rapid and specific skeletal targeting.
Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone density. They are the most commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases.
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