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Alendronic acidWeight:
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Alendronic acid
Indications
Alendronic acid is indicated for the- Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: Alendronic acid is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. In postmenopausal women, Alendronic acid increases bone mass and reduces the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine. ... Read moreAlendronic acid is indicated for the- Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: Alendronic acid is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. In postmenopausal women, Alendronic acid increases bone mass and reduces the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine. Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: Alendronic acid is indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Treatment to Increase Bone Mass in Men with Osteoporosis: Alendronic acid is indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: Alendronic acid is indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density. Treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone: Alendronic acid is indicated for the treatment of Paget�s disease of bone in men and women. Treatment is indicated in patients with Paget's disease of bone who have alkaline phosphatase at least two times the upper limit of normal, or those who are symptomatic, or those at risk for future complications from their disease.
Dosage Administration
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.
Contraindications
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.
Side Effects
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.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Alendronic acid is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: Abnormalities of the esophagus which delay esophageal emptying such as stricture or achalasia. Inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes. Do not administer Alendronic acid oral solution to patients at increased risk of aspiration. Hypocalcemia. Hypersensitivity to any component of this product. Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria and angioedema have been reported.
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