Used primarily to treat and prevent heterotopic ossification, which is the abnormal formation of bone in soft tissues, especially after hip replacement surgery or spinal cord injury. It works by inhibiting calcium deposition in tissues where bone should not form. Also used in the management of Paget’s disease of bone, where it helps normalize excessive bone turnover, reducing pain and deformity. In some cases, it is included in treatment regimens for hypercalcemia associated with malignancy. Additionally, found application in industrial settings as a water softener and scale inhibitor in detergents and cleaning formulations due to its ability to chelate metal ions.