ALENDRONIC ACID (monosodium salt) 70 mg tab (ALENDRONIC ACID ARROW LAB)
Generic ofMONOGRAPHFOSAMAX 70 mg tab
Rheumatology - Osteoporosis : Bisphosphonates ( Alendronic acid )
ATC classification:MUSCLE AND SKELETON : DRUGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BONE DISORDERS - DRUGS ACTING ON BONE STRUCTURE AND MINERALIZATION : BISPHOSPHONATES ( ALENDRONIC ACID )
Substance
alendronic acid monosodium salt trihydrate
Excipients:
microcrystalline cellulose , corn starch , sodium starch glycolate , povidone K 30 , isopropyl alcohol , magnesium stearate
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ALENDRONIC ACID ARROW LAB 70 mg Cpr Plq/12
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ALENDRONIC ACID ARROW LAB 70 mg Cpr Plq/4
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Can I take alendronate 2 hours after eating?
What is the fastest way to increase bone density?
Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, jogging, and climbing stairs, can help you build strong bones and slow bone loss.
Does alendronate affect kidneys?
Can I take alendronate 2 hours after eating?
For the best results, take these pills at the same time every day. Take it on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, at least two hours after, or a full half hour before eating. Do not take it in combination with other medications or any vitamin or food supplements.
Is alendronic acid good for bones?
Does alendronate affect kidneys?
Renal safety analyses of pivotal trials of oral alendronate, risedronate, and ibandronate for postmenopausal osteoporosis showed no short-term or long-term effects on renal function.
How many years should you take alendronate?
Is alendronic acid good for bones?
Alendronic acid is a drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis. It works by slowing down the production of the cells that wear down bone (osteoclasts). This helps to improve bone strength and makes the bone less fragile.
Can you take vitamin D with alendronic acid?
How many years should you take alendronate?
Bisphosphonates, the most common type of osteoporosis medications, are typically taken for at least 3 to 5 years. After that, your doctor will consider your risk factors in determining whether you should continue to take these or other osteoporosis medications.
Why is alendronate taken once a week?
Can you take vitamin D with alendronic acid?
If you are also taking alendronic acid it is important to make sure you wait at least 4 hours after taking alendronic acid before you take Adcal-D3®. If you take your Adcal-D3® in the morning you may omit the dose on the morning you take alendronic acid.
When is the best time to take alendronic acid?
Why is alendronate taken once a week?
Administering alendronate (70 mg) once a week effectively provides continuous inhibition of bone resorption because bone resorption by osteoclasts is a slow process that typically requires 2-3 weeks for completion and alendronate remains at active bone remodelling sites for a sustained period and (when present in ...
What are the side effects of taking alendronic acid?
When is the best time to take alendronic acid?
The best time to take alendronic acid is first thing in the morning. It must be taken on an empty stomach which means you must not have anything to eat or drink (except for water) before taking the tablet. Take the tablet with a large glass of water (at least 200mLs).
When is the best time of day to take alendronate?
What are the side effects of taking alendronic acid?
What are the possible side effects? The most common side effects that you may experience whilst taking alendronic acid are; stomach pain, indigestion or acid reflux, flatulence or bloating, constipation or diarrhoea; and muscle, joint or bone pain.
What is alendronic acid 70 mg used for?
When is the best time of day to take alendronate?
Take the medicine on an empty stomach. It should be taken as soon as you get out of bed in the morning and at least 30 minutes before any food, beverage, or other medicines. Food and beverages (eg, mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice) will decrease the amount of alendronate absorbed by the body.
What is alendronic acid 70 mg used for?
Alendronic acid is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. Bisphosponates are prescribed to help your bones stay as strong as possible. Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break.
