The latter position, which maintains the unity of intentionality with the natural sciences, is further divided into three standpoints: 1  Eliminative materialism, supported by W.V. Quine (1960) and Churchland (1981) 2  Realism, advocated by Jerry Fodor (1975), as well as Burge, Dretske, Kripke, and the early Hilary Putnam.
What is pamidronate? Pamidronate is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Pamidronate is used to treat high levels of calcium in the blood related to cancer (also called hypercalcemia of malignancy). Pamidronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone. Pamidronate is used to treat bone damage caused by certain types of cancer such as breast cancer or bone marrow cancer.
Alendronic acid (INN) or alendronate sodium (USAN) â sold as Fosamax by Merck â is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases.It is marketed alone as well as in combination with vitamin D (2,800 IU and 5,600 IU, under the name Fosamax+D).Merck's U.S. patent on alendronate expired in 2008 and the drug is now available as a generic.t is marketed alone as well as in combination with vitamin D (2,800 IU and 5,600 IU, under the name Fosamax+D). Merck's U.S. patent on alendronate expired in 2008 and the drug is now available as a generic.