The melting point (or, rarely, liquefaction point) of a solid is the temperature at which it changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure.At the melting point the solid and liquid phase exist in equilibrium.he melting point (or, rarely, liquefaction point) of a solid is the temperature at which it changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure.
Alendronate (Fosamax, Fosamax Plus D, and generic), the first bisphosphonate approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, came on the market in 1995 and proved to be a moneymaker, bringing in nearly $3.2 billion in 2005.
Bisphosphonates are the most common medications prescribed for osteoporosis treatment. Hormones, such as estrogen, and some hormone-like medications approved for preventing and treating osteoporosis, such as raloxifene (Evista), also play a role in osteoporosis treatment. However, fewer women use estrogen replacement therapy now because it may increase the risk of heart attacks and some types of cancer.