Table 1.
Chemical structure of commonly used BPs
| Name | R1 group | R2 group |
|---|---|---|
| Alendronate | OH |
|
| Zoledronate | OH |
|
| Pamidronate | OH |
|
| Risedronate | OH |
|
| Clodronate | Cl | Cl |
| Ibandronate | OH |
|
| Etidronate | OH | CH3 |
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