Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Alendronate Tablet
Alendronate Tablet
| Generic name | Alendronic acid (alendronate sodium) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Bisphosphonate |
| Forms | Tablet, Oral solution, Effervescent (dissolvable) tablet |
Alendronate is a prescription medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called bisphosphonates. It is used to treat bone diseases like osteoporosis, where bones become more porous, weaker, and more likely to break.
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