Clodronate

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Clodronate
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(dichloro-phosphono-methyl)phosphonic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 10596-23-3
ATC code M05BA02
PubChem 25419
DrugBank APRD00639
Chemical data
Formula CH4Cl2O6P2 
Mol. mass 244.892 g/mol
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Clodronate is a bisphosphonate. It is used in experimental medicine to selectively deplete for Macrophages. It is also approved for human use in Canada, where it is marketed as Bonefos and prescribed as a bone resorption inhibitor and antihypercalcemic agent.