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Alendronate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Fosamax

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Category
  • Bone resorption inhibitor
Description

Alendronate (a-LEN-dro-nate) is used to prevent or treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause and to treat osteoporosis in men. It may also be used to treat Paget's disease of bone and osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) caused by glucocorticoid treatment.

Alendronate is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Fosamax

In Canada -

  • Fosamax

   

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Alendronate: Before Using



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