Alendronic acid
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Alendronic acid |
| Brand Name: | Adrovance, Binosto, Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, Fosavance |
| Company Owner: | Merck and co inc, Apotex inc, Aurobindo pharma ltd, Austarpharma llc, Barr laboratories inc, Cadista pharmaceuticals inc, Dr reddys laboratories ltd, Genpharm ulc, Mylan pharmaceuticals inc, Sandoz inc, Sun pharma global inc, Teva pharmaceuticals usa, Watson laboratories, Watson laboratories inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | Alendronic acid binds to bone hydroxyapatite |
| Description of the Drug: | Alendronic acid is a bisphosphonate drug that prevents osteoclastic bone resorption which is used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. |
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Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00630
