NCIt definition : The disodium salt of a nitrogen-free bisphosphonate analog of naturally occurring
pyrophosphate. Clodronate binds to calcium and inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption
and hydroxyapatite crystal formation and dissolution, resulting in a reduction of
bone turnover. This agent may control malignancy-associated hypercalcemia, inhibit
osteolytic bone metastasis and decrease pain.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used as treatment for hypercalcemia (abnormally high levels of calcium
in the blood) and for cancer that has spread to the bone (bone metastases). It may
decrease pain, the risk of fractures, and the development of new bone metastases.;
UNII : N030400H8J;
InChIKey : XWHPUCFOTRBMGS-UHFFFAOYSA-L;
CAS number : 88416-50-6;
Drug name : Ossiten; Clasteon; Loron; Mebonat; Bonefos; Difosfonal;