A diphosphonate which affects calcium metabolism. It inhibits bone resorption and soft tissue calcification.
Also Known As:
Clodronate; Bonefos; Cl2MDP; Clodronate Disodium; Clodronate Sodium; Dichloromethane Diphosphonate; Dichloromethanediphosphonate; Dichloromethanediphosphonic Acid; Dichloromethylene Biphosphonate; Dichloromethylenebisphosphonate; Acid, Clodronic; Acid, Dichloromethanediphosphonic; Biphosphonate, Dichloromethylene; Diphosphonate, Dichloromethane; Diphosphonate, Dichloromethylene; Disodium, Clodronate; Sodium, Clodronate; Dichloromethylene Diphosphonate; Phosphonic acid, (dichloromethylene)bis-