<unk> , often used as its sodium salt risedronate sodium, is a bisphosphonate. It slows down the cells which break down bone. It's used to treat or prevent osteoporosis, and treat Paget's disease of bone. It is taken by mouth. It was patented in 1984 and approved for medical use in 1998.
Risedronic acid
Medronic acid
Alendronic acid
Pamidronic acid
Etidronic acid
Zoledronic acid
Ibandronic acid
Denosumab