risedronate

noun

ris·ed·ro·nate ri-ˈsed-rə-ˌnāt

variants also risedronate sodium

: a sodium bisphosphonate salt C₇H₁₀NNaO₇P₂ taken orally to inhibit bone resorption especially in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Note: Risedronate is marketed under the trademarks Actonel and Atelvia.

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“Risedronate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/risedronate. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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