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alendronate sodium trihydrate

alendronate sodium trihydrate (ALENDRONIC ACID / COLECALCIFEROL MYLAN) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor.

EMA: application withdrawn Musculo-skeletal system (M05) M05BB03
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Quick answer

alendronate sodium trihydrate (ALENDRONIC ACID / COLECALCIFEROL MYLAN) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor.

Key facts

INN alendronate sodium trihydrate
Brand ALENDRONIC ACID / COLECALCIFEROL MYLAN
Mechanism Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor
Target Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase
Therapeutic class Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
ATC code M05BB03

Mechanism of action

Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor

Primary target: Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA application withdrawn

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  4. denosumab Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
  5. eteplirsen Musculo-skeletal system (M09)
  6. febuxostat Musculo-skeletal system (M04)

Frequently asked questions

What is alendronate sodium trihydrate?

alendronate sodium trihydrate (ALENDRONIC ACID / COLECALCIFEROL MYLAN) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor.

What is the brand name for alendronate sodium trihydrate?

ALENDRONIC ACID / COLECALCIFEROL MYLAN is a marketed brand name for alendronate sodium trihydrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.