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|Alendronate |
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DescriptionAlendronate (a-LEN-dro-nate) is used to prevent or treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause and to treat osteoporosis in men. It may also be used to treat Paget"s disease of bone and osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) caused by glucocorticoid treatment. Alendronate is available only with your doctor"s prescription, in the following dosage form:
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For alendronate, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to alendronate. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy—Alendronate has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals have shown that alendronate causes birth defects and other pregnancy problems. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant. Breast-feeding—It is not known whether alendronate passes into breast milk. However, this medicine has been reported to pass into the milk of lactating rats. Children—Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients and there is no specific information comparing use of alendronate in children with use in other age groups. Older adults—This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking alendronate, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking the following:
Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of alendronate. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Proper Use of This MedicineMake certain your health care professional knows if you are on any special diet, such as a low-sodium or low-sugar diet. Your doctor may recommend that you eat a balanced diet with an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D (found in milk or other dairy products). Take alendronate with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of plain water on an empty stomach . It should be taken in the morning at least 30 minutes before any food, beverage, or other medicines. Food and beverages, such as mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice, will decrease the amount of alendronate absorbed by the body. Waiting longer than 30 minutes will allow more of the drug to be absorbed. Medicines such as antacids or calcium or vitamin supplements will also decrease the absorption of alendronate. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking alendronate . This will help alendronate reach your stomach faster. It will also help prevent irritation to your esophagus. Your doctor may recommend that you eat a balanced diet with an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D (found in milk or other dairy products). However, do not take any food, beverages, or calcium or vitamin supplements within 30 minutes of taking alendronate. To do so may keep this medicine from working properly.Waiting longer than 30 minutes will allow more of the drug to be absorbed. Dosing—The dose of alendronate will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor"s orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of alendronate. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, do not take it later in the day. Resume your usual schedule the next morning. Do not double doses. Storage—To store this medicine:
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: More common Abdominal pain Less common Difficulty in swallowing; heartburn; irritation or pain of the esophagus; muscle pain Rare Skin rash Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: Less common Constipation; diarrhea; full or bloated feeling; gas; headache; nausea Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Developed: 01/06/1997 The information contained in the Thomson Healthcare (Micromedex) products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. The use of the Thomson Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Healthcare products. Where can I get more information about Alendronate ? We recommend to use www.Drugs.com Typical mistypes for Alendronate zlendronate, slendronate, wlendronate, qlendronate, akendronate, apendronate, aoendronate, alwndronate, alsndronate, aldndronate, alrndronate, al4ndronate, al3ndronate, alebdronate, alemdronate, alejdronate, alehdronate, alensronate, alenxronate, alencronate, alenfronate, alenrronate, aleneronate, alendeonate, alenddonate, alendfonate, alendtonate, alend5onate, alend4onate, alendrinate, alendrknate, alendrlnate, alendrpnate, alendr0nate, alendr9nate, alendrobate, alendromate, alendrojate, alendrohate, alendronzte, alendronste, alendronwte, alendronqte, alendronare, alendronafe, alendronage, alendronaye, alendrona6e, alendrona5e, alendronatw, alendronats, alendronatd, alendronatr, alendronat4, alendronat3, lendronate, aendronate, alndronate, aledronate, alenronate, alendonate, alendrnate, alendroate, alendronte, alendronae, alendronat, laendronate, aelndronate, alnedronate, alednronate, alenrdonate, alendornate, alendrnoate, alendroante, alendrontae, alendronaet, aalendronate, allendronate, aleendronate, alenndronate, alenddronate, alendrronate, alendroonate, alendronnate, alendronaate, alendronatte, alendronatee, etc.
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