Womens Health , Bone , Arthritis :: Alendronate Generic

Alendronate Generic

US Brand Name Fosamax
Generic Name Alendronate
Other Brand Name OSTEOFOS
Manufacturer CIPLA
Packing 10, 4
Form Pills
Strength 10 mg, 35MG, 70MG
 
10 Pills 10 mg (CIPLA) $5.20
4 Pills 35MG (CIPLA) $7.90
4 Pills 70MG (CIPLA) $9.90
10 Pills 5 mg　(CIPLA) $3.68
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Introduction

The Alendronate is the drug that is designed to prevent the bone loss occurs for the adults. It is having the US Brand Name as Fosamax and having the brand name as OSTEOFOS. It is manufactured by CIPLA and got approved from the drug research foundation FDA. The strength of the tablet is varying as the 10 mg, 35 mg, and 70 mg. They are usually made in the form of tablets. It is used to give the treatment for all the bone related problems. It avoids the thinner bone problems and gives the best protection towards the bone fractures.

Composition

The main active component of the drug is ALENDRONATE SODIUM. This has a molecular weight of 325.12. It is a powder form substance that is white in color and crystalline in characteristic. This comes in various strengths. Inactive components of this drug are carnauba wax, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and lactose.

Use

It is generally used as the treatment for women. The most women affected by the disease called Osteoporsis, which causes the bone loss and pain in the places of hip and joints. If your bone strength is very lower you can increase it by taking this drug. It is used as the treatment in the Paget's which is the disease that causes the uneven chronic production in the human.

Dosage and administration

The dosage should be given as per the guidance of the pharmacist otherwise it burns the esophagus and cause injury in the stomach. The dosage also depends upon the medical conditions of the patient. It will be best when you take this medication before taking your normal medications. It is necessary that you should take this medicine after the heavy meals. Normally the dosage will be 8 ounces for the patients having good medical conditions and it will vary up to the age, physical fitness, and allergies.

Contraindication

The thorough consultant with the doctors should be needed before taking the medicines. It should be necessary that you should not take sleep or lie in the bed after one hour of medication. You must not drink any health drinks and food for at least one hour of the medication. In case of overdose consult immediately with your doctors otherwise it will cause uneven side effects.

Important Precautions

It is advised that you should take the medicines on the regular basis. The pregnant women should be consulted with the doctors to take over dosage. In case of any allergies and other side effects stop taking medicines and meet your pharmacist. You should tell the doctors about your side effects like discomfort and anxious feeling when you taking the medicines.

Side effects

The people are affected with the side effects like stomach pain and diarrhea. You may be facing ulcers and rashes when you taking the medicines. Sometimes there are tumors will be occurs in the places of faces, joints of the hands and legs.

storage

It can be stored in the temperature of 30 degrees. It is better store in the room temperature. You should note the expiration date of the medicines. The medicines have to be kept away from the children and pert in your home.
 

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