alendronic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
bisphosphonate
gptkbp:approvedBy 1995
gptkbp:ATCCode M05BA04
gptkbp:bioavailability 0.6%
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Fosamax
gptkbp:CASNumber 121268-17-5
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C4H13NO7P2
gptkbp:contraindication hypocalcemia
esophageal abnormalities
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife over 10 years (in bone)
gptkbp:excretion renal
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label alendronic acid
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption
gptkbp:metabolism not metabolized
gptkbp:molecularWeight 249.1 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
B3 (Australia)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect gastrointestinal upset
musculoskeletal pain
esophageal irritation
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:alendronate
4-amino-1-hydroxybutylidene bisphosphonate
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:bone
gptkb:Paget's_disease_of_bone
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M01AH01
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7