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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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