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Etidronate Sodium

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Description

Etidronate is a first generation, non-nitrogenous diphosphonate analog of endogenous pyrophosphate. It binds to hydroxyapatite and induces osteoclast apoptosis, thereby inhibiting abnormal bone resorption. Unlike other bisphosphonates, etidronate may also prevent bone calcification

Mechanism of action

The mechanism by which it exerts its action is not completely known. It inibits bone resorption.

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Mechanism of action

The mechanism by which it exerts its action is not completely known. It inibits bone resorption.

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