Bisphosphonates

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Also indexed as: Aredia Dry Powder, Bonefos, Clodronate, Didronel, Etidronate, Loron, Pamidronate, Skelid, Tiludronate, Tiludronic Acid

Bisphosphonates are a family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of bone, a chronic disorder that typically results in enlarged and deformed bones.

For interactions involving a specific Bisphosphonate, see the individual drug article. For interactions involving a Bisphosphonate for which no separate article exists, talk to your doctor or chemist.

For interactions involving specific bisphosphonates, refer to the highlighted drugs listed below.

Alendronate (Fosamax®)
Etidronate (Didronel®)
Pamidronate (Aredia®)
Risedronate (Actonel®)
Tiludronate (Skelid®)

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