alendronate

Noun

Meaning

a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Fosamax ergocalciferol calcium carbonate cholecalciferol calcitonin denosumab raloxifene calcitriol alfacalcidol bisphosphonate calcifediol cinacalcet Atelvia ibandronate pamidronate
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Hypernyms

medicine medication medicament medicinal drug

Examples

Alendronate decreases fractures of the spine but does not have any effect on other types of fractures. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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