Diphosphonates
| Medical Definition: |
Organic compounds which contain P-C-P bonds, where P stands for phosphonates or phosphonic acids. These compounds affect calcium metabolism. They inhibit ectopic calcification and slow down bone resorption and bone turnover. Technetium complexes of diphosphonates have been used successfully as bone scanning agents. |
| Guide Notes: |
inhibits calcium metab |
| Previously Indexed: |
Organophosphorus Compounds (1971-1976),Phosphonic Acids (1966-1976) |
Diphosphonates Categories.
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Alendronate - A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. |
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Clodronic Acid - A diphosphonate which affects calcium metabolism. It inhibits bone resorption and soft tissue calcification. |
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Etidronic Acid - A diphosphonate which affects calcium metabolism. It inhibits ectopic calcification and slows down bone resorption and bone turnover. |
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