Clodronate (Bonefos)
Not FDA approved; used in several other countries (Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Italy, others).
Also known as Clasteon, Clastoban, Climaclod, Clodeosten, Clodran, Clodron, Clodron 1A Pharma, Clodron Beta, Clodron Hexal, Clodronate DE Sodium G GAM, clodronate disodium, clodronic acid disodium tetrahydrate, Clody, Difosfonal, DIS.clodr.ATE, Disdual, Lodronat, Lodronat 520, Loron, Loron 520, LUO QU, Lytos, Mebonat, Moticlod, Niklod, Ossiten, Ostac 520, Osteonorm, Osteostab, Sindronat.
General information
Class/mechanism: Bisphosphonate, inhibits osteoclast activity, dissolution of hydroxyapatite crystals, and bone resorption/turnover.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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