Potential therapeutic effects of oral bisphosphonates on the intestine.
Bisphosphonates are the principal drugs prescribed for the prevention of osteoporotic fractures. They are bone specific but poorly absorbed. In oral formulations, almost 99% of the administered dose remains within the intestinal tract and reaches the small and large bowel. Although the nitrogen-cont...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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