alendronate sodium & cholecalciferol
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what is 'alendronate sodium & cholecalciferol'?
Definition for
Alendronate Sodium & Cholecalciferol
- Alendronate Sodium & Cholecalciferol
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Alendronic acid ( INN ) or alendronate sodium ( USAN , sold as Fosamax by Merck ) is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. It is marketed alone as well as in combination with vitamin D (2,800 U and 5600 U, under the name Fosamax+D ).
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Alendronic acid ( INN ) or alendronate sodium ( USAN , sold as Fosamax by Merck ) is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. It is marketed alone as well as in combination with vitamin D (2,800 U and 5600 U, under the name Fosamax+D ). Merck's U.S. patent on alendronate expired in 2008 and Merck lost a series of appeals to block a generic version of the drug from being certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration .
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diagnoses treated with 'alendronate sodium & cholecalciferol'
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1 - 1 of 1 diagnosis
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osteoporosis
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decrease in bone mineral density resulting in weak bones prone to fractures
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related procedures when taking 'alendronate sodium & cholecalciferol'
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1 - 5 of 75 procedures
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related medication for 'alendronate sodium & cholecalciferol'
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1 - 5 of 24 drugs
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The following are types of physicians relevant for 'Alendronate Sodium & Cholecalciferol'.
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bone and mineral metabolism
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