Description: Osphos® is a bisphosphonate solution given via intramuscular injection used for the control of clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses.
Product: Osphos® Injectable Solution
For: Horses
Generic Name: Clodronate
Brand Names: Osphos®
Drug Class: Bisphosphonate
Manufacturer: Dechra
Product Description & Form: Osphos® 60 mg⁄ml Solution 15 ml: Colorless injectable solution. (NDC 17033–0460–15)Osphos® 60 mg⁄ml Solution 15 ml
Benefits:
Inhibits bone resorption by decreasing the number of active osteoclasts (cells which absorb bone) and inhibiting the formation and dissolution of calcium phosphate crystals in the bone matrix, leading to a decrease in the breakdown of bone.Improves the signs of lamenessEach ml contains 60 mg of clodronateEach vial contains 900 mg of clodronate