JAMP-Alendronate
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
BinostoT;Fosamax?
Brand Names: Canada:
Alendronate-FC;Apo-Alendronate?;CO Alendronate;Dom-Alendronate;Fosamax?;JAMP-Alendronate;Mylan-Alendronate;PHL-Alendronate;PMS-Alendronate;PMS-Alendronate-FC;Q-Alendronate;ratio-Alendronate;Riva-Alendronate;Sandoz-Alendronate;Teva-Alendronate
Uses
- It is used to put off or treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- It is used to treat Paget's disease.
- Alendronate lowers bone loss.
Dosing
How to take
- Take on an empty stomach before breakfast.
- Take with a full glass of water at least 30 minutes before the first food, drink, or drugs of the day.
- Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug. This stops irritation to the swallowing tube (esophagus).
- This drug works best when used with calcium/vitamin D and weight-bearing workouts like walking or PT (physical therapy).
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Tablet:
- Take with plain water only. Avoid taking with mineral water or other drinks.
- Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Effervescent tablets:
- Melt the effervescent tablet in 1/2 cup of water. Do not swallow the tablet whole.
- When the water stops bubbling, wait at least 5 more minutes then stir for about 10 seconds and drink.
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