main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary bisphosphonates Synonyms: disphosphonates Abbreviations: BpN, BpN Definition: (biss-FOSS-fone-ates) Sometimes misspelled as biOphosphonates, they are a family of drugs used to treat osteoporosis and the bone pain caused by some types of cancer. They slow bone loss (osteoporosis) by inhibiting the osteoclast (bone) cells. Aredia and Fosamax are two drugs that use bisphosphonates. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.