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What is risedronate sodium?
Pronunciation: /risedronate* ˈsoʊdiəm/
risedronate sodium
Definition
The hemipentahydrate monosodium salt of risedronic acid, a synthetic pyridinyl bisphosphonate. Risedronic acid binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone and inhibits osteoclast-dependent bone resorption.