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Strontium ranelate was developed as an osteoporosis drug.
| Symbol | Sr |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 38 |
| Standard atomic weight | 87.62 |
| Group | 2 |
| Period | 5 |
| Block | s-block |
| Category | Alkaline earth metal |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Discovered | 1790 |
Source: PubChem, Strontium (periodic table data, retrieved 2026-10-19). Group and period follow the standard 18-column periodic table.
In a three-year trial in 1,649 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, oral strontium ranelate reduced the risk of new vertebral fractures by 41% and raised lumbar-spine bone density by 14.4%.
As reported in: Meunier, Roux, Seeman et al. (2004). The Effects of Strontium Ranelate on the Risk of Vertebral Fracture in Women with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. New England Journal of Medicine. doi:10.1056/nejmoa022436
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