Alendronate

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.705.429.500.100

**Synonyms:** - Aminohydroxybutane Bisphosphonate - 4-Amino-1-Hydroxybutylidene 1,1-Biphosphonate