What Types of Bisphosphonates Are Used in Cancer Patients?
There are several types of bisphosphonates used in the context of cancer treatment:
Zoledronic Acid - often used in patients with bone metastases from solid tumors and multiple myeloma. Pamidronate - another option for patients with bone metastases and is administered intravenously. Ibandronate - available in both oral and intravenous forms, used for metastatic bone disease and osteoporosis.