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Alendronate Sodium
Brand name: Fosamax
Generic name: Alendronate Sodium
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Alendronate Sodium is prescribed for the prevention and
treatment of osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease, in postmenopausal
women. It is also used to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis,
and is prescribed for both men and women who have developed a form of
osteoporosis sometimes caused by steroid medications such as prednisone.
Alendronate Sodium can also be used to relieve Paget's disease of bone,
a painful condition that weakens and deforms the bones
Most important fact about Alendronate Sodium
For Alendronate Sodium to be effective, you must take
the tablets without food or other medications, exactly as directed.
How should you use Alendronate Sodium ?
Alendronate Sodium is effective only when each tablet is
taken with a full glass of plain water first thing in the morning, at least
30 minutes before the first food, beverage, or other medication. If you
can wait longer before eating or drinking, Alendronate Sodium will be absorbed
better. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking Alendronate
Sodium and avoid chewing or sucking on the tablet; it can cause mouth sores.
You should take calcium and vitamin D supplements if you
don't get enough in your diet. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Weight-bearing
exercise can also strengthen bones.
If you miss a dose of Alendronate Sodium
If you are taking Alendronate Sodium on a daily basis,
do not take a missed dose later in the day, Instead, skip it and go back
to your regular schedule the next morning.
If you are taking Alendronate Sodium once a week, take
1 tablet the morning after you remember, then return to your original
once, weekly schedule on the chosen day. Do not take 2 tablets on the
same day.
Storage instructions for Alendronate Sodium
Keep the container tightly closed and store at room temperature.
What side effects when taking Alendronate Sodium
may occur ?
Side effects of Alendronate Sodium cannot be anticipated.
If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue using
Alendronate Sodium.
More common side effects when taking Alendronate
Sodium may include:
Abdominal pain, bone and joint pain, constipation, diarrhea,
indigestion, muscle pain, nausea
Less common side effects when taking Alendronate
Sodium may include:
Abdominal distention, acid backup, difficulty in swallowing,
esophageal ulcers, gas, headache, stomach ulcers, vomiting
Rare side effects when taking Alendronate Sodium
may include:
Changes in taste, esophageal blockage or perforation,
eye pain, hives, inflammation of the stomach, mouth sores, muscle cramps,
rash, skin redness, swollen face and throat
Why should Alendronate Sodium not be prescribed
?
You should not take Alendronate Sodium if the calcium
level in your blood is low. Avoid Alendronate Sodium if it causes an allergic
reaction.
Special warnings about Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium is not recommended for women on hormone
replacement therapy, or for women with kidney problems.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing
or have any digestive disease. Fosamax may cause problems in your esophagus
such as inflammation, ulcers, bleeding, and in rare cases, blockage or
perforation.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking
Alendronate Sodium:
Combining aspirin with a Alendronate Sodium dose of more
than 10 milligrams per day will increase the likelihood of stomach upset.
Calcium supplements such as Caltrate, antacids such as
Riopan, and some other oral medications will interfere with the absorption
of Alendronate Sodium, so wait at least 30 minutes after taking Alendronate
Sodium before you take anything else.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Alendronate Sodium during pregnancy and
breastfeeding have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or
plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. It is not known
whether Alendronate Sodium appears in breast milk. Alendronate Sodium
is not recommended for nursing mothers.
Recommended dosages for Alendronate Sodium
POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS
The usual dose of Alendronate Sodium is one 10-milligram
tablet once a day or one 70-milligram tablet once a week. Treatment continues
for years.
PREVENTION OF POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS
The usual dose is one 5-milligram tablet once a day or
one 35-milligram tablet once a week.
OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEN
The usual dose is one 10-milligram tablet once a day or
one 70-milligram tablet once a week.
STEROID-INDUCED OSTEOPOROSIS
The usual dose is one 5-milligram tablet once a day, except
for postmenopausal women not taking estrogen, who should take one 10-milligram
tablet once daily.
PAGET'S DISEASE
The usual dose is 40 milligrams once a day for 6 months.
Overdosage with Alendronate Sodium
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences.
If you suspect an overdose of Alendronate Sodium, seek medical attention
immediately.
Symptoms of Alendronate Sodium overdose may include:
Heartburn, inflammation of the esophagus or stomach, ulcer,
upset stomach
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