Bisphosphonates Overview

Encyclopedia: Bisphosphonate

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In pharmacology, bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that inhibit osteoclast action and the resorption of bone. Its uses include the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, osteitis deformans , bone metastasis , multiple myeloma and other conditions that feature bone fragility. Bisphosphonates were developed in the 19th century, but were first investigated in the 1960s for use in disorders of bone metabolism. Their non-medical use included water softening in irrigation...


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What are the differences between oral bisphosphonates and iv bisphosphonates?
aside from the fact that one is oral and the other is iv.

speed of action. oral meds take longer to take effect. iv meds have a rapid onset.

Asked by S T - 9 months ago

What are bisphosphonates?
Used in the treatment of cancer.

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Osteoporosis Exercises Slide Show

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What do you do to prevent osteoporosis? Learn about some exercises to prevent or treat osteoporosis in this slide show:

Exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise, can strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. This slide show will guide you through exercises intended to prevent or treat osteoporosis if done regularly. By strengthening your bones and muscles you also improve your posture and balance.

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Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.

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Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.

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    The development of bisphoshonates - synthetic analogues of pyrophosphate, a naturally occurring substance - represents a major therapeutic advance. By inhibiting bone resorption, they correct hypercalcaemia and hypercalcuria, reduce pain and the occurrence of fractures...

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    PDF Discovery, Clinical Development, and Therapeutic Uses of Bisphosphonates Licata Ann Pharmacother. 2005; 39: 668-677

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