How does Alendronate (Generic Fosamax) treat?
Alendronate (Generic Fosamax) contains the active ingredient Alendronate sodium, which is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. These agents are used in a variety of metabolic bone disorders. The bone cells continuously deposit and remove calcium and phosphorous, stored in a protein network that makes up the structure of the bone. Biphosphonates work by binding very tightly to bone, preventing the removal of calcium from the bone cells. This decreases breakdown and turnover of bone in the body and the increased calcium content leads to stronger bones. In osteoporosis, bone turnover is increased, causing the bones to become weak and prone to breaking. Alendronate (Generic Fosamax) slows done the process of bone breakdown, so keeping bones stronger and helping to prevent fractures. It is used to treat osteoporosis and prevent fractures in people with the disease, and also to prevent bone loss in people at risk of developing osteoporosis. Risk factors include a family history of ost
