Fosamax

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What Is Fosamax?[edit | edit source]

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What are the uses of this medicine?[edit | edit source]

Fosamax is a bisphosphonate indicated for:


How does this medicine work?[edit | edit source]



Who Should Not Use this medicine ?[edit | edit source]

This medicine cannot be used in:

  • Patients with esophagal abnormalities
  • Patients who are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
  • Do not administer Fosamax oral solution to patients at increased risk of aspiration
  • In patients with hypocalcemia
  • Patients hypersensitive to any component of this product


Is this medicine FDA approved?[edit | edit source]

  • This medicine had initial U.S. Approval in 1995.


How should this medicine be used?[edit | edit source]

Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women The recommended dosage is:

  • one 70 mg tablet once weekly/one bottle of 70 mg oral solution once weekly/one 10 mg tablet once daily

Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women The recommended dosage is:

  • one 35 mg tablet once weekly/one 5 mg tablet once daily

Treatment to Increase Bone Mass in Men with Osteoporosis The recommended dosage is:

  • one 70 mg tablet once weekly/one bottle of 70 mg oral solution once weekly/one 10 mg tablet once daily

Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

  • The recommended dosage is one 5 mg tablet once daily, except for postmenopausal women not receiving estrogen, for whom the recommended dosage is one 10 mg tablet once daily.

Treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone

  • The recommended treatment regimen is 40 mg once a day for six months.


What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?[edit | edit source]

This medicine is available in fallowing doasage form:

  • This medicine is available as 70 mg tablets


What side effects can this medication cause?[edit | edit source]

Common possible side effects of this medicine include:


What special precautions should I follow?[edit | edit source]

  • Instruct patients to follow dosing instructions.
  • Discontinue if new or worsening symptoms occur.
  • Hypocalcemia can worsen and must be corrected prior to use.
  • Discontinue use if Severe Bone, Joint, Muscle Pain occur.
  • Patients with new thigh or groin pain should be evaluated.


What to do in case of emergency/overdose?[edit | edit source]

  • No specific information is available on the treatment of overdosage with Fosamax.
  • Hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and upper gastrointestinal adverse events, such as upset stomach, heartburn, esophagitis, gastritis, or ulcer, may result from oral overdosage.
  • Milk or antacids should be given to bind alendronate.
  • Due to the risk of esophageal irritation, vomiting should not be induced and the patient should remain fully upright.
  • Dialysis would not be beneficial.


Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?[edit | edit source]

  • Discontinue when pregnancy is recognized.


Can this medicine be used in children?[edit | edit source]

  • Fosamax is not indicated for use in pediatric patients.


What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?[edit | edit source]

  • Store in a well-closed container at room temperature, 15-30°C (59-86°F).



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