risedronate sodium
The hemipentahydrate monosodium salt of risedronic acid, a synthetic pyridinyl bisphosphonate. Risedronic acid binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone and inhibits osteoclast-dependent bone resorption.
| Synonym: | Risedronate |
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| US brand name: | Actonel |
| Abbreviation: | RISE |
| Code name: | NE-58095 |
| Chemical structure: | monosodium (1-hydroxy-2-(3-pyridinyl)ethylidene)bisphosphonate hemipentahydrate |