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biphosphonate |
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biphosphonate Endocrinology Any of a number of carbon-substituted analogues of pyrophosphate, an endogenous inhibitor of bone mineralization Indications Malignant hypercalcemia, Paget's disease, breast and prostate CA, myeloma; the most
potent is zoledronic acid, which can be given at intervals of up to one yr Adverse events Oral–GI intolerance; IV–myalgia, pyrexia. See Osteoporosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For now, it's unknown if the possible risk applies to other drugs in the biphosphonates class. For now, it's unknown if the possible risk applies to other drugs in the class known as biphosphonates. For now, it's unknown if the possible risk applies to other drugs in the class known as biphosphonates. |
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