Etidronic Acid

CHEMBL871 Phase 4 Aprovado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
206.0 g/mol
LogP
-3.7
Phase
4

This bisphosphonate medication slows bone breakdown by inhibiting osteoclasts, the cells responsible for dissolving bone tissue. It is used to treat Paget's disease and to prevent bone loss in certain conditions.

Peso Molecular

206,0300 g/mol

LogP

-3,70

TPSA

135,00 Ų

Regra dos 5 de Lipinski

Aprovado

Áreas Terapêuticas

Mecanismo de Ação

Binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone, inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by disrupting the mevalonate pathway within osteoclasts. This reduces bone turnover and increases bone mineral density.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone, inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by disrupting the mevalonate pathway within osteoclasts. This reduces bone turnover and increases bone mineral density.

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SMILES

CC(O)(P(=O)(O)O)P(=O)(O)O

InChI

InChI=1S/C2H8O7P2/c1-2(3,10(4,5)6)11(7,8)9/h3H,1H3,(H2,4,5,6)(H2,7,8,9)

Molecular Formula

C2H8O7P2

HBD / HBA

5 / 7

Ligações Rotacionáveis

2

Átomos Pesados

11

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Perguntas frequentes

This bisphosphonate medication slows bone breakdown by inhibiting osteoclasts, the cells responsible for dissolving bone tissue. It is used to treat Paget's disease and to prevent bone loss in certain conditions.

Binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone, inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by disrupting the mevalonate pathway within osteoclasts. This reduces bone turnover and increases bone mineral density.

Yes, Etidronic Acid is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL871. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3305. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

Aviso Médico

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.