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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Alendronate
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Alendronato
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Alendronato
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Synonyms English:
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4-Amino-1-Hydroxybutylidene 1,1-Biphosphonate
Alendronate Monosodium Salt, Trihydrate
Alendronate Sodium
Aminohydroxybutane Bisphosphonate
Fosamax
MK 217
MK-217
MK217
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Tree Number:
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D02.705.429.500.100
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Definition English:
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A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. |
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Pharmacological Action:
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Bone Density Conservation Agents
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History Note English:
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1997 (1987)
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Record Number:
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32988
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Unique Identifier:
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D019386
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Similar:
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DeCS
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