Bisphosphonate
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bisphosphonate-261-17425172
title:
Bisphosphonate
text:
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 prescribed drugs used to treat osteoporosis. They are called bisphosphonates because they have two phosphonate (PO2) groups. They are thus also called diphosphonates. Evidence shows that they reduce the risk of fracture in post-menopausal women with osteoporosis. Bone tissue undergoes constant remodeling and is kept in balance (homeostasis) by os
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Pharmaceutical drugs for preventing bone loss
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphosphonate
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date modified:
2024-01-01T02:49:06Z
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