... Bisphosphonate drugs include: Alendronate (also known as alendronic acid and sold under the brand name Fosamax) Boniva (ibandronate) Reclast (zoledronic acid) Risedronate, sold under the brand names Actonel and Atelvia Bisphosphonates are believed to work in cases of osteoporosis by reducing the activity of osteoclasts. ...
... Bisphosphonate drugs include: Alendronate (also known as alendronic acid and sold under the brand name Fosamax) Boniva (ibandronate) Reclast (zoledronic acid) Risedronate, sold under the brand names Actonel and Atelvia Bisphosphonates are believed to work in cases of osteoporosis by reducing the activity of osteoclasts. ...