Women's Health

Fosamax (alendronate)

She also said that to prevent osteoporosis, increase bone mass in the treatment of male osteoporosis, corticosteroid therapy. Fosamax is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It is used to treat osteoporosis caused by men and women receiving glucocorticoids in doses of 7.5 mg per day or more of prednisone, who low bone mineral density, Paget disease treatment of male and female. For the treatment of osteoporosis, Fosamax increases bone mass, reducing the frequency of fractures, including hip and spine.

Fosamax should be taken full glass (6-8 ounces) of clean water. Wait at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax before eating, drinking or taking other drugs. Do not Fosamax with mineral water, coffee, orange juice, milk or other dairy products. Fosamax as a tablet to take orally. Stand or sit upright to help you get enough to reduce risk of damage to the esophagus or heartburn. Do not lie, at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax. Do not suck or chew tablets, pills to swallow whole. This should be taken once daily in the morning fasting.

Bone is in a constant state of renewal, that is, remove the old bone cells called osteoclasts, and the establishment of a new bone cells called osteoblasts. Alendronate drugs used for strengthening bones. Alendronate inhibition of osteoclast clear.

The lack of a will not affect your treatment. If you every Zhou Fushan the United States, you miss a dose, take the dose in the morning after you remember the missing. Once a week to return to the original date of your choice. If you take Fosamax every day and you miss a dose, skip that dose and take the next day after taking the drug. Do not take two tablets on the same day. Do not eat two pills at the same time.

Kept in a good airtight container at room temperature 15-30 ℃ (59-86 degrees Fahrenheit).

You take Fosamax, tell your doctor if you have problems swallowing, such as the narrowing of the esophagus have esophageal ulcers or esophageal disease, is a condition, leading to low levels of calcium in the body, is a kidney disease, a stomach ulcer or other Department or digestive problems or can not stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes. Do not Fosamax, without consulting a doctor, if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment. Do not Fosamax, without consulting a doctor, if you feed your baby child. You may not be able to take Fosamax, or you need to make corrections in the dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of these conditions. It is not known whether Fosamax breast milk. Fosamax in the FDA pregnancy category C, which means to know whether Fosamax will be harmful to the fetus.