C66517Level 5

Risedronic Acid

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic pyridinyl bisphosphonate, with antiresorptive activity. Upon administration, risedronic acid binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone and inhibits osteoclast-dependent bone resorption.

**Synonyms:** - RISEDRONIC ACID - Risedronate - Risedronate

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