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Alendronate
Medical Definition: | A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. |
Also Called: | Alendronate Sodium,Fosamax,MK-217 |
CAS Number: | 66376-36-1 |
Previously Indexed: | Diphosphonates (1987-1996) |
Alendronate Medical Definitions and Terms
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