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risedronate sodium

risedronate sodium (RISEDRONATE SODIUM) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — risedronate sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

risedronate sodium (RISEDRONATE SODIUM) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN risedronate sodium
Brand RISEDRONATE SODIUM
Mechanism Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor
Target Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor

Primary target: Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Risedronate Sodium 35 MG [Actonel] Approved · Dong Wang · Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
  2. risedronate sodium Approved · Sanofi Pasteur MSD · Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

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  1. US 7358360

    Risedronate sodium having a very low content of iron

    Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is risedronate sodium?

risedronate sodium (RISEDRONATE SODIUM) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for risedronate sodium?

RISEDRONATE SODIUM is a marketed brand name for risedronate sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of risedronate sodium?

risedronate sodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.