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bisphosphonate

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bisphosphonate [ˌbɪsˈfɒsfəneɪt]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) any drug of a class that inhibits the resorption of bone; used in treating certain bone disorders, esp osteoporosis


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If hypercalcemia persists after surgery, periodic bisphosphonate therapy may help lower serum calcium levels.
Parathyromatosis by Hinni, Michael L. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
have agreed to co-develop and market antiresorptive bisphosphonate R484, (generic name: ibandronic acid) for treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
Chugai and Taisho to Co-Develop and Market Antiresorptive ... by JCNN News Summaries
to co-develop and co-market R484 (generic name: ibandronic acid), a bisphosphonate which Chugai is currently developing in Japan for the treatment of osteoporosis.
Chugai Announces Co-Development and Co-Marketing Agreement with ... by JCN Newswires
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