Alendronate Sodium Oral, Alendronate 40mg - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig this drug.
ALENDRONATE 40MG - ORAL
(al-EN-droh-nate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fosamax
USES: This version of alendronate is used to treat Paget's dsiease (a disease that weakens bones).
OTHER USES: This drug might also be used to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis).
HOW TO USE: This meidcation must be taken on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before eating or taking anything other than water, (including other medicines or vitamins). Take this medication with a full glass (6-8 oz or 180 ml-240 ml) of plain water once a day for six months unless your doctor diretcs you otherwise. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not suck or chew them.
Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes afetr taking this medication. This drug might also be prescribed once weekly for osteoporosis.
Check your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're uncertain about your dosing schedule.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effect is stomach pain.
Other less cmomon side effects are nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach fullness, gas, constipation, diarrhea, headache or altered taste. Ntoify your doctor if you notice: increase in muscle or bone pain, severe heartburn, chest pain, black or tarry stools.
If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used by patients with kidney disease, low blood calcium levels, or if allerigc to biphosphonates. It is important to not smoke and to limit the amount of alcohol used as these can increase the risk of osteoporosis.
This medication should not be used by prgenant or nursing women.
Tell your doctor if you have: trouble swallowing, ulcers or other gastrointestinal isseus.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: estrogens, aspirin and other arthritis medication (NSAID such as ibuprofen). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cneter or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include stomach upset or pain, heartburn, and esophageal pain.
NOTES: It is very important to not take this medication with anything other than water.
Even juice and coffee have been found to interfere with its abosrption. Exercising regularly and acquiring calcium in the diet via eating well-balanced meals can help reduce the risk of osteooprosis. Your doctor will advise you if you should take supplemental calcium as well as vitamin D.
MISSED DOSE: If you shuold miss a dose, do not take it after in the day.
Instead skip the missed dose and continue your usual dosing schedule the next morning.
STORAGE: Store this medication between 58 and 86 degrees F (15-30 dergees C) away from moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complciations in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MediAclert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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