(UK generic version of Fosamax)
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This generic equivalent of Fosamax 70 mg is
bioequivalent to the Fosamax brand and is manufactured in an FDA
approved facility. Alendronate is a drug that is prescribed for the prevention and
treatment of osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease found in
postmenopausal women. This drug may also be used to increase bone mass
in men who have osteoporosis, and can be prescribed for both men and
women who have developed a form of osteoporosis sometimes caused by
steroid medications. Alendronate Sodium can also be used to relieve
Paget's disease of bone, which is a painful condition that deforms the
bones.
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Generic name: Alendronate sodiumAlendronate sodium is an effective drug that helps to reduce calcium loss from bones
What is Alendronate Sodium?
Alendronate sodium is the generic name for Fosamax (brand name).
Fosamax is chemically known as a bisphosphonate medication. It is not a
hormone. Fosamax works only on the bone and does not affect the heart,
breast, uterus or other parts of the body. Alendronate sodium (Fosamax)
is taken for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in
postmenopausal women and men. In addition, Fosamax is approved for the
treatment of women and men with osteoporosis resulting from the
long-term use of steroid medications such as prednisone or cortisone.
Alendronate sodium (Fosamax) is FDA-approved for the prevention or
treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men. In addition,
Fosamax is approved for the treatment of women and men with
osteoporosis resulting from the long-term use of steroid medications
such as prednisone or cortisone.
How is Alendronate Sodium usually prescribed?
- For osteoporosis prevention, Alendronate Sodium is available as a
5mg tablet taken daily or a 35mg tablet taken once a week. For
osteoporosis treatment, Fosamax is approved as a 10mg tablet taken
daily or a 70mg tablet taken once a week. In addition, for osteoporosis
treatment, the FDA recently approved alendronate sodium/cholecalciferol
(Fosamax Plus D) a single, once-weekly tablet containing both 70mg
alendronate sodium (Fosamax) and 2800IU of vitamin D (representing 7
days worth of 400IU of vitamin D). When taking Fosamax, it is
recommended to get adequate calcium and vitamin D each day. It also
important to follow the universal strategies for promotion of healthy
bones.
What are the benefits of Alendronate Sodium?
Clinical studies show alendronate sodium increases the bone mineral
density of the existing skeleton and reduces the risk of all
osteoporosis-related fractures (fractures of the spine and other
non-spine areas including the hips) in patients with osteoporosis.
What are the side effects of taking Alendronate Sodium?
The side effects of Fosamax may include heartburn and irritation of
the esophagus but can usually be avoided by taking the medication
properly. Fosamax must be taken first thing in the morning on an empty
stomach with a full glass of tap water. Do not take Fosamax with any
other beverages such as mineral water, juice, milk, coffee or tea.
After taking this medication, you must remain upright (in a sitting or
standing position) and avoid bending over or lying down for at least 30
minutes.
What drug(s) may interact with alendronate?
- aluminum hydroxide
- antacids
- anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and others
- aspirin
- calcium supplements
- iron supplements
- magnesium supplements
- parathyroid hormone
- teriparatide
- vitamins with minerals
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