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Alendronic acidWeight:
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Alendronic acid
Pharmacology
Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: The recommended dosage is one 70 mg tablet once weekly or one bottle of 70 mg oral solution once weekly or one 10 mg tablet once daily. Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: The recommended dosage is one 35 mg tablet once weekly or one 5 mg tablet once daily. Treatment to Increase Bone Mass in Men with Osteoporosis: The recommended dosage is one 70 mg tablet once weekly or one bottle of 70 mg oral solution once weekly or one 10 mg tablet once daily. Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: The recommended dosage is one 5 mg tablet once daily, except for postmenopausal women not receiving estrogen, for whom the recommended dosage is one 10 mg tablet once daily. Treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone: The recommended treatment regimen is 40 mg once a day for six months.
Dosage Administration
The incidence of upper gastrointestinal side effects are increased with the concomitant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and aspirin. Absorption of Alendronate is reduced in the presence of antacids and calcium supplements.
Contraindications
Alendronic acid should not be given to pregnant women or nursing mother.
Side Effects
Upper Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions can occur. Instruct patients to follow dosing instructions. Discontinue if new or worsening symptoms occur. Hypocalcemia can worsen and must be corrected prior to use. Severe Bone, Joint, Muscle Pain may occur. Discontinue use if severe symptoms develop. Osteonecrosis of the Jaw has been reported. Atypical Femur Fractures have been reported. Patients with new thigh or groin pain should be evaluated to rule out an incomplete femoral fracture.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Pediatric Use: Alendronic acid is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. Renal Impairment: Alendronic acid is not recommended for patients with creatinine clearance less than 35 mL/min. No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with creatinine clearance values between 35-60 mL/min. Hepatic Impairment: As there is evidence that alendronate is not metabolized or excreted in the bile, no studies were conducted in patients with hepatic impairment. No dosage adjustment is necessary.
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