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What is Bisphosphonates act by and explain in detail?
Bisphosphonates (BPNs) are analogues of pyrophosphate: carbon atom replacing oxygen in the P-0-P skeleton. They inhibit bone resorption by inhibiting osteoclast function- useful to prevent osteoporosis in addition to metabolic bone diseases and hypercalcaemia. (REF.Essentials of Pharmacology TD TRIPATHI 6th EDITION page no 333)