Chemicals and Drugs

Risedronic Acid

A pyridine and diphosphonic acid derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and inhibits BONE RESORPTION.

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Abstract

A pyridine and diphosphonic acid derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and inhibits BONE RESORPTION.

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  • 1-Hydroxy-2-(3-pyridyl)ethylidene diphosphonate
  • 2-(3-pyridinyl)-1-hydroxyethylidene-bisphosphonate
  • 2-(3-pyridinyl)-1-hydroxyethylidenebisphosphonate
  • Actonel
  • Atelvia
  • Bisphosphonate Risedronate Sodium
  • Risedronate
  • Risedronate Sodium
  • Risedronic Acid, Monosodium Salt
  • Risedronate Sodium, Bisphosphonate
  • Sodium, Bisphosphonate Risedronate

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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2019 (2014)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Risedronic Acid. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000068296. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000068296
  2. Risedronic Acid. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risedronic_acid
  3. Risedronic Acid. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q408724