Alendronate
Also known as: Alendronate Sodium
Description
Alendronate is a type of Aminobiphosphate Pharmaceutical Drug used for the treatment of Osteoporosis.
Conventional Medical Use of Alendronate
Musculoskeletal System
Alendronate is used for the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis - it increases the Bone density of Osteoporosis patients by up to 3%:
Alendronate helps to prevent Fractures in Osteoporosis patients.
Mechanism of Action
Alendronate attaches to Osteoclasts and inhibits their Bone resorption activities.
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