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Alendronate

Phase 4FDA approved

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd|Trials Updated: Jun 14, 2010

Alendronate development status

FDA approval on record Sep 17, 2003
Approval holderMerck
ApplicationNDA021575
Highest phase Phase 4 run by Hoffmann-La Roche (NCT02598440)
Phase scored for RDYPhase 1
Registered trials 28 across 14 sponsors since Aug 2002

Alendronate target and mechanism

Molecular targetFDPS
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL675

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment80

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Alendronate clinical trials

Alendronate · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT01133496Bioequivalence Study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets 70 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fasting ConditionsHealthy
COMPLETED80 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Bioequivalence Study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets 70 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fasting Conditions
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Bioequivalence based on Cmax and AUC parameters
5 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Alendronate SodiumEXPERIMENTALAlendronate Sodium Tablets, 70 mg of Dr. Reddy's
FosamaxACTIVE_COMPARATORFosamax Tablets 70 mg of Merck \& Company. Inc., USA.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Alendronate Sodium Tablets, 70 mgDRUGAlendronate Sodium Tablets, 70 mg of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 45 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy human subjects aged between 18 and 45 years (including both). 2. Subjects with a BMI between 18.5 - 24.9 Kg/m2 but weight not less than 45 Kgs. 3. Female subjects who are postmenopausal or surgically sterile. 4. Female subjects of child bearing potential practicing an...

Countries:India
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Frequently asked questions about Alendronate

What is Alendronate?

Alendronate is a small molecule drug developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, which trades under the ticker RDY. It is also known as Alendronate Sodium Tablets, 70 mg. The listed development stage is Phase 1, and the program's stated indication is undisclosed.

What does Alendronate target?

Alendronate targets FDPS, which stands for farnesyl diphosphate synthase. It acts as an inhibitor of that target. FDPS is the enzyme the drug is designed to bind and inhibit, which is the mechanism described for this small molecule asset.

Who makes Alendronate?

Alendronate is developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, a company whose shares trade under the ticker RDY. Dr. Reddy's is the sponsor listed for the clinical program, including the bioequivalence study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets 70 mg conducted under fasting conditions.

What phase is Alendronate in?

Alendronate is in Phase 1 development. It is an investigational asset and is not described as approved. The program has one recorded trial, which is completed, with no active trials currently listed. That trial enrolled 80 participants.

What clinical trials is Alendronate in?

Alendronate has been studied in one recorded trial, NCT01133496, titled Bioequivalence Study of Alendronate Sodium Tablets 70 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fasting Conditions. It was a Phase 1, completed, randomized, active-controlled study with 80 healthy volunteers in India, aged 18 years and older, of all sexes.