Alendronate Sodium

أليندرونات الصوديوم

KindAPI
ClassBone-resorption inhibitor — nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate
SynonymsSodium alendronate, Alendronate sodium trihydrate, Alendronic acid monosodium salt
Common uses / formsTablets (daily/weekly) and oral solution; osteoporosis, Paget disease, glucocorticoid-induced bone loss
PropertiesNitrogen-containing bisphosphonate inhibiting farnesyl-pyrophosphate synthase; highly water-soluble but oral bioavailability <1% — BCS Class III; hygroscopic trihydrate
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsIndia, China
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$$ ($100–1000 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesHydrate/water-content and trihydrate form control are critical; hygroscopic so packaging/handling matters; mature generic API from multiple Indian/Chinese sources.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Alendronate Sodium — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-alendronate-sodium.html