Clodronate
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Clodronate
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
(dichloro-phosphono-methyl)phosphonic acid | |
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ATC code | M05 |
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Formula | CH4Cl2O6P2 |
Mol. mass | 244.892 g/mol |
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Bioavailability | ? |
Metabolism | ? |
Half life | ? |
Excretion | ? |
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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.
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