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bisphosphonates |
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bisphosphonates calcium-regulating drugs which inhibit bone resorption; used in the treatment of hypercalcemia and osteoporosis in humans. Previously called diphosphonates and biphosphonates. |
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| The patient was prescribed bisphosphonates for symptom relief Follow-up CT 1 year later revealed no progression of the lesion. In addition, patients can also be treated off-label with bisphosphonates like alendronate (Fosamax) if risk factors indicate that they have a high fracture risk. R484 is expected to become a next generation osteoporosis treatment that improves compliance by decreasing the problems associated with the conventional bisphosphonates, and offers patients more choice of administration routes. |
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