Fosamax

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A tablet that helps prevent or treat weak bones in women after menopause

noun
/ˈfoʊzəˌmæks/

Specialized

: Fosamax

Many postmenopausal women are prescribed Fosamax to help maintain their bone density.
Fosamax (alendronate)
bisphosphonates such as Fosamax
drugs like Fosamax

Examples

My doctor prescribed Fosamax to help strengthen my bones after menopause.
Fosamax is often recommended for women at risk of osteoporosis.
If you experience side effects while taking Fosamax, consult your physician immediately.
My doctor prescribed Fosamax for my osteoporosis.
Have you ever taken Fosamax?
My doctor recommended that I start taking Fosamax to prevent further bone loss due to osteoporosis.
After her diagnosis of osteoporosis, she began taking Fosamax as part of her treatment plan.

Synonyms

alendronate

vsFosamax

Specialized

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A medicine that makes bones stronger and prevents or treats weak bones called osteoporosis

is the trademarked tablet name for the same medicine

Surface Forms

Fosamax singular

Fosamaxes plural

Etymology

Fosamax is a made-up brand name, but a helpful way to remember it is to split it into fos (a hint at bone chemicals) and max ('maximum' or 'most'). So the name suggests 'maximum help for bones', which fits its use to prevent or treat weak bones.