Drug List Book

Fosamax
(Alendronate)
a-LEN-dro-nate
Classification: Bisphosphonate
IFU: Osteoporosis
Action: Suppresses osteoclast
activity on newly formed
resorption surfaces, which
reduces bone turnover. Bone
formation exceeds resorption at
remodeling sites, leading to
progressive gains in bone mass.
Dosage: 5 mg, 10 mg, 40 mg
Route: P.O.
Adverse Reaction: headache,
abdominal pain, nausea,
constipation, musculoskeletal
pain
Interactions: NSAIDS: Increased
risk of upper GI adverse reactions
with drug doses about 10 mg/day.
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