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 specific bisphosphonates, refer to the highlighted drugs listed
below.
- Alendronate (Fosamax®)
- Etidronate (Didronel®)
- Pamidronate (Aredia®)
- Risedronate (Actonel®)
- Tiludronate (Skelid®)
| 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. |
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