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Fosamax
(redirected from alendronate sodium)

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Fos·a·max  (fs-mks)
A trademark used for the drug alendronate.
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Noun1.Fosamax - a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopauseFosamax - a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
alendronate
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
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