Fosamax vs alendronate

Fosamax and alendronate both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
Fosamax	Yes	No	No	No
alendronate	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, Fosamax and alendronate are synonyms defined as:

Fosamax and alendronate: a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause

Fosamax (noun)	alendronate (noun)
a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause	a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause