Alendra 70mg 1 Tablet

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Please present the original copy of your prescription upon the arrival of your order.

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Brand Name
Alendra

Generic Name
Alendronic acid

Strength
70mg

Dosage Form
Tablet

Class Name
Agents Affecting Bone Metabolism

Indication/Usage
Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women & in men. Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

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Dosage and Administration
Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women & in men 70 mg once wkly.

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Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis 35 mg once wkly.

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Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take w/ a full glass of plain water only at least 30 min before the 1st food/drink/medication of

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the day & remain in sitting/upright position for at least 30 min.

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Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

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Warning and Precautions
Discontinue use if symptoms eg, dysphagia, odynophagia, worsening heartburn or retrosternal pain develops or in patients w/ stress fracture.

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Patients w/ active GI problems eg, dysphagia, esophageal diseases (including Barrett’s esophagus), gastritis, duodenitis or ulcers.

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Consider causes of osteoporosis other than estrogen deficiency; aging & glucocorticoid use. Correct hypocalcemia & other mineral

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metabolism disturbances eg vit D deficiency prior to therapy. Paget’s disease or those receiving glucocorticoids.

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Consider dental exam w/ appropriate preventive dentistry prior to treatment in patients w/ concomitant risk factors for osteonecrosis of

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the jaw.

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Evaluate patients w/ suspected stress fractures. Mild & transient decreases in serum Ca & phosphate; increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

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Increased incidence of vomiting in patients w/ osteogenesis imperfecta. Not indicated for infants & childn. Elderly.

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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to bisphosphonates.

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Abnormalities of the esophagus which delay esophageal emptying eg, stricture or achalasia.

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Inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 min (eg, bedridden & hospitalized patients).

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Hypocalcemia, Renal impairment .

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Pregnancy & lactation.

Requires prescription?
Yes

Storage Conditions
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30?C.

Manufacturer
Biofemme, Inc.

Regulatory Classification
RX (Prescription Required )