Risedronate Sodium

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The sodium salt of risedronic acid, a synthetic pyridinyl bisphosphonate. Risedronic acid binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone and inhibits osteoclast-dependent bone resorption.

**Synonyms:** - Actonel - Monosodium (1-hydroxy-2-(3-pyridinyl)ethylidene)bisphosphonate - NE-58095 - RISEDRONATE SODIUM - Risedronate - Risendronate Sodium - risedronate