alendronate

English

Etymology

alendronic +‎ -ate

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɑ ˈlɛn dɹoʊn eɪt/

Noun

alendronate (plural alendronates)

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of alendronic acid
(pharmacology) The sodium salt of alendronic acid used to treat osteoporosis
- 2009 August 14, Andrew Pollack, “A Partial Approval for Amgen’s Osteoporosis Drug”, in New York Times‎:
  The main treatments now for osteoporosis are drugs called bisphosphonates, like Actonel, Boniva and alendronate, the generic version of Merck’s Fosamax.

Synonyms

aminobisphosphonate

Translations

sodium salt of alendronic acid used to treat osteoporosis

Malay: alendronat

Portuguese: alendronato m

References

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses

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