bisphosphonate
noun
bis·phos·pho·nate
ˌbis-ˈfäs-fə-ˌnāt 
: any of a group of drugs that slow the breakdown of bone by osteoclasts
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Magnesium interferes with bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis, antibiotics, diuretics, and proton pump inhibitors used for acid reflux.8
Potassium: The kidneys regulate potassium levels.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Keep In Mind Magnesium supplements can interact with bisphosphonates, antibiotics, diuretics, and proton pump inhibitors.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Certain medications should not be taken with magnesium, including certain antibiotics, PPI drugs, diuretics, bisphosphonates, and high doses of zinc.
—Laura Schober, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Both bisphosphonates and phosphate salts can reduce calcium levels in the body and taking them together can cause very low calcium levels, which can be dangerous to health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Keep In Mind Magnesium supplements can interact with bisphosphonates, antibiotics, diuretics, and proton pump inhibitors.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Certain medications should not be taken with magnesium, including certain antibiotics, PPI drugs, diuretics, bisphosphonates, and high doses of zinc.
—Laura Schober, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Both bisphosphonates and phosphate salts can reduce calcium levels in the body and taking them together can cause very low calcium levels, which can be dangerous to health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024
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bisphosphonate
noun
bis·phos·pho·nate
ˌbis-ˈfäs-fə-ˌnāt
: any of a group of drugs (such as alendronate or etidronate) that slow the breakdown of bone by osteoclasts
… among the pharmacological approaches for treating osteoporosis, use of bisphosphonates increases bone mineral density and reduces the risk of vertebral fractures.—Charles Marwick, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Charles Marwick, The Journal of the American Medical Associationcalled also diphosphonate
Note: Bisphonates are analogs of pyrophosphate and contain two phosphate groups attached to a central carbon atom that replaces the oxygen atom in pyrophosphate.
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