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Alendronate

Drugs used in osteoporosis acting on bone metabolism

Description

A bisphosphonate

Mechanism of action

Inhibits resorption of both normal and abnormal bone by binding to hydroxyapatite and specifically inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, the bone-resorbing cells. It causes asymptomatic reduction in serum calcium and phosphate concentration.

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Mechanism of action

Inhibits resorption of both normal and abnormal bone by binding to hydroxyapatite and specifically inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, the bone-resorbing cells. It causes asymptomatic reduction in serum calcium and phosphate concentration.

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