Diphosphonates

Organic compounds which contain P-C-P bonds, where P stands for phosphonates or phosphonic acids. These compounds affect calcium metabolism. They inhibit ectopic calcification and slow down bone resorption and bone turnover. Technetium complexes of diphosphonates have been used successfully as bone scanning agents.

Year introduced: 1977

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Tree Number(s): D02.705.429.500

MeSH Unique ID: D004164

Entry Terms:

• Bisphosphonate
• Bisphosphonates

Previous Indexing:

• Organophosphorus Compounds (1971-1976)
• Phosphonic Acids (1966-1976)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Bone Density Conservation Agents

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Organophosphorus Compounds
Organophosphonates
Diphosphonates
Alendronate
Clodronic Acid
Etidronic Acid
Ibandronic Acid
Pamidronate
Risedronic Acid
Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
Zoledronic Acid