Fosamax

Alendronic acid tablets for osteoporosis and Paget's disease. It slows the natural process that removes old bone.

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Fosamax details

Conditions: Osteoporosis · Paget's Disease of Bone
Alternative names: alendronate sodium
Therapeutic class: Bisphosphonate
Pharmacological class: Bone Resorption Inhibitor
Minor side effects: dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain
Moderate side effects: bone and joint pain; acid regurgitation; diarrhoea
Dosage forms: Tablet
Administration route: Oral use
Supply category: Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator: Merck
Onset Time: 1–3 months
Duration: 12–24 hours
Storage instructions: Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions: Calcium Supplements; Antacids; Aspirin
Age restrictions: Approved for adults.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Pregnancy: Avoid unless benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.

Contraindications

oesophageal abnormalities; inability to sit or stand upright for thirty minutes; hypocalcaemia

Serious side effects

osteonecrosis of the jaw, requires immediate medical attention; atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Alendronic acid tablets for osteoporosis and Paget's disease. It slows the natural process that removes old bone.

Mechanism of action

Adheres to bone surfaces to selectively inhibit osteoclast-mediated resorption, promoting structural stabilisation.

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