Risedronate

pharmacological · digestive · musculoskeletal · Oral

Risedronate. Aminobisphosphonate — same osteoclast apoptosis mechanism as alendronate. Less GI irritation; weekly + monthly dosing options. Postmenopausal…

Aminobisphosphonate — same osteoclast apoptosis mechanism as alendronate. Less GI irritation; weekly + monthly dosing options. Postmenopausal osteoporosis + glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis prevention.

Sources: PMID:11405286