Alendronic acid

Generic Name
Alendronic acid
Brand Names
Adrovance, Binosto, Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, Fosavance
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C4H13NO7P2
CAS Number
66376-36-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
X1J18R4W8P
Background

Alendronic acid is a second generation bisphosphonate that is used for the treatment of some forms of osteoperosis and Paget's disease. It functions by preventing resorption of bone.

Indication

Alendronic acid is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women, treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, and Paget's disease of bone. However, alendronic acid is not indicated for use in pediatric populations or patients with a creatinine clearance <35mL/min.

Associated Conditions
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis caused by Glucocorticoid Treatment, Paget’s Disease
Associated Therapies
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Twenty-Four Month Extension Study of BA058-05-003 (Abaloparatide) in Participants With Osteoporosis

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-08-06
Last Posted Date
2020-12-11
Lead Sponsor
Radius Health, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
1139
Registration Number
NCT01657162

Stem Cell Recruitment in Osteoporosis Therapy

First Posted Date
2012-08-03
Last Posted Date
2020-08-21
Lead Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Target Recruit Count
55
Registration Number
NCT01656629
Locations
🇺🇸

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Romosozumab in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

First Posted Date
2012-06-29
Last Posted Date
2022-11-08
Lead Sponsor
Amgen
Target Recruit Count
4093
Registration Number
NCT01631214
Locations
🇬🇧

Research Site, Warwick, United Kingdom

Comparison of the Effect of an Ongoing Treatment With Alendronate or a Drug Holiday on the Fracture Risk in Osteoporotic Patients With Bisphosphonate Long Term Therapy

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-01-19
Last Posted Date
2019-02-12
Lead Sponsor
Evangelisches Krankenhaus Lutherhaus gGmbH
Target Recruit Count
436
Registration Number
NCT01512446
Locations
🇩🇪

Department of Internal Medicine III, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Steele, Essen, Germany

Testosterone and Alendronate in Hypogonadal Men

First Posted Date
2011-10-27
Last Posted Date
2023-10-12
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Target Recruit Count
44
Registration Number
NCT01460654
Locations
🇺🇸

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Pilot Study of Fosamax in Spinal Cord Injury

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-05-27
Last Posted Date
2016-01-29
Lead Sponsor
University of Rochester
Target Recruit Count
1
Registration Number
NCT01131884
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, United States

🇺🇸

University of Rochester Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rochester, New York, United States

A Study of Ibandronate [Bonviva/Boniva] and Alendronate in Female Patients With Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis

First Posted Date
2010-05-21
Last Posted Date
2016-11-02
Lead Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Target Recruit Count
6054
Registration Number
NCT01128257

Treatment With Alendronate in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

First Posted Date
2010-04-16
Last Posted Date
2016-08-09
Lead Sponsor
Göteborg University
Target Recruit Count
16
Registration Number
NCT01104987
Locations
🇸🇪

Department of Rheumatology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

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