Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: Review the basic pharmacology of these compounds, as well as clinical uses of the approved and nonapproved forms. DISCUSSION: CONCLUSIONS: Clinical trials with etidronate have aroused widespread interest in the application of bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis. Many trials are underway to evaluate these new drugs. More information will be available within the next 5 years.
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Authors | A A Licata |
Journal | Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
(Cleve Clin J Med)
1993 Jul-Aug
Vol. 60
Issue 4
Pg. 284-90
ISSN: 0891-1150 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8339454
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Diphosphonates
- Etidronic Acid
- Pamidronate
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Topics |
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
(drug therapy)
- Diphosphonates
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Etidronic Acid
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Hyperparathyroidism
(drug therapy)
- Kidney Calculi
(drug therapy)
- Osteitis Deformans
(drug therapy)
- Osteoporosis
(drug therapy)
- Pamidronate
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