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Name
Alendronate Sodium
Alternate Names
None
Abbreviations
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Category
Ancillary Agent
Subcategory
Bisphosphonate
NSC Number
None
Primary Site
None
Histology
None
Remarks
Bone modulating drug; inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption; suppressant; Alendronate is a potent aminobisphosphonate that is effective for prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and for treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Alendronate is also effective for treating Paget's disease of bone [Prod Info Fosamax, 1999]
Coding
This drug should NOT be coded
