alendronate

English

Etymology

alendronic +‎ -ate

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɑ ˈlɛn dɹoʊn eɪt/

Noun

alendronate (plural alendronates)

1. (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of alendronic acid
2. (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

• aminobisphosphonate

Translations

sodium salt of alendronic acid used to treat osteoporosis

• Malay: alendronat
• (deprecated template usage) {{trans-mid}}
• Portuguese: alendronato m

References

• Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses