Alendronate

Fosamax · Bisphosphonate

Generic: alendronate
Brand: Fosamax
Class: Bisphosphonate
Say it: a-LEN-droe-nate

What technicians need to know

Weekly 70 mg; upright 30 min

Commonly mispronounced

"AL-en-droh-nate"

Other bisphosphonates

ibandronate

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