Alendronic acid is an oral bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of bone. Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes.
Common side effects (1 to 10% of patients) include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux. Use is not recommended during pregnancy or in those with poor kidney function. Alendronic acid works by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts.
Synonyms
Alendronic Acid, Fosamax