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Pamidronic acid
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Pamidronic acid or pamidronate disodium or APD (marketed as Aredia among others), is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate used to prevent osteoporosis.
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Trade names | Aredia, Pamimed, among others |
Other names | Pamidronate disodium pentahydrate, pamidronate disodium |
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MedlinePlus | a601163 |
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Routes of administration | Intravenous |
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Bioavailability | n/a |
Protein binding | 54% |
Metabolism | Nil |
Elimination half-life | 28 ± 7 hours |
Excretion | Renal |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.049.897 ![]() |
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Formula | C3H11NO7P2 |
Molar mass | 235.069 g·mol−1 |
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It was patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in 1987.[1]