Alendronate

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Contents 1 Alendronate (Fosamax®) 2 History of Bisphosphonates 3 Structure 4 Target Protein 5 Side affects of Drug 6 References

Alendronate (Fosamax®)

Alendronate is commonly known for its use in treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men, but is also used to treat Paget's disease (disease that results in deformed and enlarged bones).^[1] Alendronate belongs to the class of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, which are inorganic pyrophosphate analogues.

History of Bisphosphonates

Structure

Target Protein

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Side affects of Drug

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References

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1. ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000018/