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Clodronic acid

Generic Name
Clodronic acid
Brand Names
Clasteon
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
CH4Cl2O6P2
CAS Number
10596-23-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
0813BZ6866

Overview

Clodronic acid is a first generation bisphosphonate similar to etidronic acid and tiludronic acid. These drugs were developed to mimic the action of pyrophosphate, a regulator of calcification and decalcification. clodronate’s use has decreased over the years in favor of the third generation, nitrogen containing bisphosphonate zoledronic acid, ibandronic acid, minodronic acid, and risedronic acid. Clodronic acid is not FDA approved, but is approved in Canada.

Indication

Clodronic acid is indicated as an adjunct in the management of osteolysis from bone metastases of malignant tumors and for management of hypercalcemia of malignancy.

Associated Conditions

  • Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
  • Osteolytic Bone metastases

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
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Sponsor
2024/02/16
Phase 2
Recruiting
SPA Società Prodotti Antibiotici S.p.A.
2022/01/10
N/A
Completed
2019/01/15
Early Phase 1
Completed
2011/02/08
Phase 3
Completed
2010/09/10
N/A
Completed
2009/04/02
N/A
Withdrawn
2008/04/14
Phase 2
Completed
2005/08/05
Phase 3
Completed
2004/04/09
Phase 3
Completed
2003/01/27
Phase 3
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
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Strength
Market Date
OSTAC CAP 400MG
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
01927078
Capsule - Oral
400 MG
12/31/1994
CLASTEON
sumitomo pharma canada, inc.
02245828
Capsule - Oral
400 MG
5/13/2004

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

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