Bisphosphonates
Taylor & Francis (Publisher)
Book
Hardback
180 pages
978-1-85317-757-6 (ISBN)
Description
The development of bisphoshonates - synthetic analogues of pyrophosphate, a naturally occurring substance - represents a major therapeutic advance. By inhibiting bone resorption, they correct hypercalcaemia and hypercalcuria, reduce pain and the occurrence of fractures and, by consequence, improve quality of life. In view of these actions and their excellent tolerability, they are now the treatment of choice in Paget's disease, tumour-induced bone disease and malignant hypercalcaemia. In this timely volume, the authors review the latest developments in this fascinating field, focusing on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action of bisphosphonates, their current use and their potential role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
100 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85317-757-6 (9781853177576)
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Content
1. History of Bisphosphonates 2. An Introduction to Bone Metabolism and the Basic Pharmacology of Bisphosphonates 3. Clinical Pharmacology of Bisphosphonates 4. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Action of Bisphosphonates 5. Bisphosphonates in Paget's Disease 6. Bisphosphonates in Metostatic Bone Disease 7. Bisphosphonates in Hypercalcaemia 8. Bisphosphonates in Osteoporosis 9. Other Therapeutic Indications (Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Rheumatoid Arthritis, McCune-Albright Syndrome, and Other Rare Diseases) 10. Other Uses of Bisphosphonates (Bone Scanning, Ectopic Calcification) 11. Summary - The Future of Bisphosphonates