Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical • M05BA04 • alendronic acid

A Alimentary tract and metabolism

B Blood and blood forming organs

C Cardiovascular system

D Dermatologicals

G Genito urinary system and sex hormones

H Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins

J Antiinfectives for systemic use

L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents

M Musculo-skeletal system

M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products

M02 Topical products for joint and muscular pain

M03 Muscle relaxants

M04 Antigout preparations

M05 Drugs for treatment of bone diseases

M05B Drugs affecting bone structure and mineralization

M05BA Bisphosphonates

M05BA02 clodronic acid Indicated for: bone metastases; tumor-induced hypercalcemia

M05BA03 pamidronic acid Indicated for: bone metastases; tumor-induced hypercalcemia

M05BA04 alendronic acid Indicated for: osteoporosis

M05BA06 ibandronic acid Indicated for: osteoporosis

M05BA07 risedronic acid Indicated for: osteoporosis

M05BA08 zoledronic acid Indicated for: osteoporosis; bone metastases; tumor-induced hypercalcemia

M05BB Bisphosphonates, combinations

M05BC Bone morphogenetic proteins

M05BX Other drugs affecting bone structure and mineralization

M09 Other drugs for disorders of the musculo-skeletal system

N Nervous system

P Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents

R Respiratory system

S Sensory organs

V Various