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How does the alendronate component of Fosavance act on bone?

Name: How does the alendronate component of Fosavance act on bone?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:36:42.779Z

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The alendronate component of Fosavance inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption without directly affecting bone formation, and bone formed during treatment is of normal quality.

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FOSAVANCE TabletsOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 25Document updated 17 March 2025

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