alendronate
English
Etymology
alendronic + -ate
Pronunciation
Noun
alendronate (plural alendronates)
- (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of alendronic acid
- (pharmacology) The sodium salt of alendronic acid used to treat osteoporosis
- 2009 August 14, Andrew Pollack, “A Partial Approval for Amgen’s Osteoporosis Drug”, in New York Times[1]:
- The main treatments now for osteoporosis are drugs called bisphosphonates, like Actonel, Boniva and alendronate, the generic version of Merck’s Fosamax.
Synonyms
Translations
sodium salt of alendronic acid used to treat osteoporosis
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References
- Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses