FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) is prescribed by the physicians for the prevention and the treatment of the Osteoporosis in post menopausal women, patients taking steroid treatment and also for the treatment of Paget’s disease in both the men and women. FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) is a bisphosphonate group of drugs prevents the bone loss and break down by adhering or binding tightly with the bone as pharmacologically inert substance and when the Vitamin – D and Calcium supplements are given, the disease can be treated dramatically and the recurrence can also be prevented. FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) can prevent the pathological fracture caused by osteoporosis. FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) can be given as a prophylactic treatment for the “at risk” Paget’s disease patients. Some Physicians prescribe FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) for some “off-label” use which is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Who should not take FOSAMAX (Alendronic Acid)?
FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) should not be avoided by patients with Hypocalcaemia (Low blood calcium level) and Vitamin – D deficiency. If you have kidney disease or peptic ulcer, you should avoid taking FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid), as it can worsen your disease. FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) can cause osteonecrosis by the oral administration if you have poor dental hygiene. FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) is classified as a Pregnancy Category – C drug and it must avoided by the pregnant mothers. If you are known allergic you should not take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid). If you are a nursing mother, you should avoid taking FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid), as it can harm your infant through breast milk. FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) should be avoided in blood coagulation disorders, anaemia of any grade and during the chemotherapy treatment for cancer. If you are taking NSAIDs for the existing pain disorders, you should not take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid).
FOSAMAX (Alendronic Acid) Side Effects:
FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) can cause serious side effects like the bone and joint associated with muscle pain, heart burn, tingling, numbness, dysphagia of unknown origin, acute inflammation of the gastro intestinal tract with or with out strictures, achlasia and ulcerations, rarely osteomalacia, severe renal impairment, hypersensitivity to alendronate. The long term use of FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) can cause stress fracture. The less serious side effects are the headache, dizziness, weakness, oedema in the upper and lower extremities, gastric upset with heart burn. Rarely, constipation, flatulence and abdominal pain (Colic) are also reported by some patients.
How should I take FOSAMAX (Alendronic Acid)?
The recommended dosage of FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) for the treatment of Osteoporosis is 5 mg once daily and it is up to 10 mg once daily for the post menopausal patients with out Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) can be administered alone or along with the Vitamin D supplements or with Calcium tablets for the additive effect with the FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) to get the beneficial results in the Steroid induced Osteoporosis. The following instruction should be followed to take the FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid): (1) Take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. For FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) to treat your Heart burn and Peptic ulcer or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) as often and in the way FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about FOSAMAX (Alendronic Acid)?
Take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You have to visit a Dentist’s office before taking FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) if you have poor dental hygiene unless, it can cause osteonecrosis.
You can take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) disregard of your food intake.
For FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
You need to take Calcium and Vitamin D supplements to prevent and treat Osteoporosis while you take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid).
It is important to take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Do not stop taking FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms of the disease improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Store FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of FOSAMAX (Alendronic Acid)?
Take the missed dose of FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of FOSAMAX (Alendronic Acid)?
Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on FOSAMAX (Alendronic Acid)?
FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for FOSAMAX (Alendronic acid) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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