Sodium Risedronate

Sodium Risedronate is an essential drug for the treatment of osteoporosis.

Basic Information

• Molecular Formula: C7H10NNaO7P2

• Molecular Weight: 305.09

• CAS Number: 115436-72-1

• English Name: Sodium Risedronate

Uses

Sodium Risedronate is a fully synthetic drug used for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, specifically:

• For the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

• For the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

• For the treatment of Paget's disease of bone.

It is also used in foreign trade, scientific research, and as a chemical reagent.

Pharmacological Action

Sodium Risedronate belongs to the bisphosphonate class of drugs. Its primary mechanism of action is to inhibit osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, thereby treating osteoporosis.