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    Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone density, used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases. They are the most commonly...
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    previously known as bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BON or BRONJ) because osteonecrosis of the jaw correlating with bisphosphonate treatment was...
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    bisphosphonate therapy, which is required by some cancer treatment regimens, has been identified and defined as a pathological entity (bisphosphonate-associated...
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    Ibandronic acid (category Bisphosphonates)
    Ibandronic acid is a bisphosphonate medication used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and metastasis-associated skeletal fractures in people...
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    evidence suggested the conversion of yellow phosphorus to potent amino bisphosphonates by natural chemical reactions in the human body. Yellow phosphorus...
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    Zoledronic acid (category Bisphosphonates)
    Use during pregnancy may result in harm to the baby. It is in the bisphosphonate family of medications. It works by blocking the activity of osteoclast...
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    evidence supports the use of bisphosphonates (either orally or via IV infusion) in the treatment of CRPS. Bisphosphonates inhibit osteoclasts: cells involved...
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    Etidronic acid (category Bisphosphonates)
    Etidronic acid, also known as etidronate, is a non-nitrogenous bisphosphonate used as a medication, detergent, water treatment, and cosmetic. It was patented...
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    between bisphosphonate use and impaired bone physiology was noted. The strong inhibition of osteoclast function precipitated by bisphosphonate therapy...
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    Gaucher's disease, and Caisson disease (dysbaric osteonecrosis). Bisphosphonates are associated with osteonecrosis of the mandible (jawbone). The condition...
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    Alendronic acid (category Bisphosphonates)
    Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone. It...
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    Bisphosphonates are an important class of drugs originally commercialised in the mid to late 20th century. They are used for the treatment of osteoporosis...
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  • may include intravenous fluids, furosemide, calcitonin, intravenous bisphosphonate, in addition to treating the underlying cause. The evidence for furosemide...
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  • Wales Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw or BRONJ, a complication of certain dental procedures for patients on bisphosphonate therapy...
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    rationale for use of bisphosphonates". The International Tinnitus Journal. 14 (2): 92–6. PMID 19205157. "Use of bisphosphonates for otosclerosis" Archived...
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    Risedronic acid (category Bisphosphonates)
    Risedronic acid, often used as its sodium salt risedronate sodium, is a bisphosphonate. It slows down the cells which break down bone. It's used to treat or...
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  • in the legs (tibia, femur, fibula), followed by clavicles and spine. Bisphosphonate therapy has been suggested as a first-line therapeutic option in many...
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    Medronic acid (category Bisphosphonates)
    medronate), also known as methylene diphosphonate, is the smallest bisphosphonate. Its complex with radioactive technetium, 99mTc medronic acid, is used...
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    changes such as stopping smoking and not drinking alcohol may help. Bisphosphonate medications are useful to decrease future broken bones in those with...
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    vary. Although there is no cure for Paget's disease, medications (bisphosphonates and calcitonin) can help control the disorder and lessen pain and other...
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    and was shown in animal studies to enhance the effectiveness of a bisphosphonate drug. Vajda EG, López FJ, Rix P, Hill R, Chen Y, Lee KJ, et al. (February...
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    alveolar nerve and the sinus.: 1199  The use of bone-building drugs, like bisphosphonates and anti-RANKL drugs, requires special consideration with implants...
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    steroids, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and stem cell transplant. Bisphosphonates and radiation therapy are sometimes used to reduce pain from bone lesions...
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    supports the use of medications of the bisphosphonate class, such as pamidronate, to increase bone density. Bisphosphonates are especially effective in children;...
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    heavy alcohol use). Pharmaceutical treatment for osteopenia, including bisphosphonates and other medications, may be considered in certain cases but is not...
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    Roche and GlaxoSmithKline that controversially co-promoted Boniva, a bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis. Field's campaign encouraged the early diagnosis...
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    herbicide Roundup), and ethephon, a widely used plant growth regulator. Bisphosphonates are popular drugs for treatment of osteoporosis. In biochemistry and...
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    mycophenolate mofetil. Additional medications that are affected include bisphosphonate derivatives, fluconazole, clopidogrel, and methotrexate. The mechanism...
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    found in larger bones, such as the skull, pelvis, radius, and femur. Bisphosphonates are drugs that are used to prevent bone mass loss and are often used...
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    cause mouth ulcers as a side effect. Common examples are alendronate (a bisphosphonate, commonly prescribed for osteoporosis), cytotoxic drugs (e.g. methotrexate...
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