<unk> , sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone. It is taken by mouth. Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes. Common side effects (1 to 10% of patients) include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux. Use is not recommended during pregnancy or in those with poor kidney function.<unk>  works by decreasing the activity of cells that break down bone.<unk>  was first described in 1978 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1995. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 96th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 7million prescriptions.
Alendronic acid
Medronic acid
Risedronic acid
Pamidronic acid
Zoledronic acid
Etidronic acid
Ibandronic acid
Denosumab