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Fosamax
Fosamax /Alendronate is used
to prevent and treat postmenopausal osteoporosis (bone weakening)
or Paget's disease. Fosamax prevents or slows weakening of bone.
Fosamax Uses
Fosamax is a hormone used treat adults with Paget's
disease of the bone and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Fosamax Contraindications
Do not take Fosamax if you are allergic to any ingredient of this
medicine(bisphosphonates); you have low calcium blood levels ; you
have active stomach problems(eg, esophagitis, gastritis, ulcers)
; you have renal insufficiency ; you have a difficulty swallowing
or inability to stand/sit upright for at least 30 minutes.
Taking Fosamax
Follow the patient instructions provided with Fosamax exactly. How
much Fosamax you take and how often you take it depends on many
factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight
of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or
frequency of Fosamax you are taking, talk with your health care
provider. Do not stop taking Fosamax without checking with your
health care provider. Do not take more Fosamax than prescribed unless
advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other
over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with
your doctor. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. Patients
with previous conditions should talk with their health care provider
before taking Fosamax. Take each Fosamax tablet first thing in the
morning with a full glass of water(6 to 8 oz), at least 30 minutes
before the first food, beverage or medication of the day. Taking
this medicine with orange juice or coffee can decrease its effectiveness.
Do not chew or suck on the Fosamax tablet.
After taking Fosamax, remain upright (sitting/standing)
for 30 minutes. Do not lie down until after eating. Do not take
Fosamax at bedtime. Do not take Fosamax at the same time as other
medicines(including aspirin), antacids or calcium supplements.
Wait at least one-half hour before taking any other
drug.
Fosamax Notes
Contact your doctor if any throat or swallowing problems occur.
Do not change the dose or discontinue taking Fosamax unless advised
to do so by your health care provider. May cause stomach upset,
nausea or diarrhea. Patients should maintain adequate nutrition,
particularly an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. Supplemental
calcium and vitamin D may be required. Avoid cigarette smoking and
alcohol, which deplete calcium from bones. Consider weight-bearing
exercises to increase to increase the calcium density of bones.
Fosamax Overdose
Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have taken
or given too much of this Fosamax.
Fosamax Missed dose
If a Fosamax dose is missed, do not take it later in the day. The
next day, continue your usual schedule of 1 Fosamax tablet once
a day. Continue use of Fosamax. If several hours have passed or
if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the Fosamax
dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one
Fosamax dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Fosamax Storage
Store Fosamax at room temperature 59 to 86 degrees F, in a tightly
sealed container.
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