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2. •Generic Fosamax is a bisphosphonate medicine used for
Osteoporosis.
•It is usually prescribed in menopausal women.
3. Indications
• To treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women
• To prevent bone loss in post-menopausal women
• To reduce the risk of fracture of hips and spine in older women
• To treat Paget’s disease of bone in women and men
4. Active Drug
• Alendronate Sodium/Alendronic Acid
• A bisphosphonate drug
• Molecular weight – 249.097 g/mol
• Formula - C4H13NO7P2
• Route of administration – Oral
5. Working
• Reduces the activity or function of cells that cause bone mineral loss
• Decreases the rate of bone loss that is common after climacteric age
• Increases the bone mineral density
6. Dosage
• For treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women – 10 mg once
daily
• For prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women – 5 mg once
daily
• For Paget’s disease of bone – 40 mg once daily for six months
7. Usage Instructions
• Take Generic Fosamax as directed by doctor
• Follow directions provided on prescription label
• Take the dose in the morning before eating your food
• Do not take it just before going to bed
8. •Swallow whole pill with water
•Do not have coffee, tea, juices along with dose
•Avoid lying down immediately after dosage
9. Precautions
• Do not give Generic Fosamax to children
• Do not overdose with this medicine
• Tell your doctor about any medicinal allergy before use
• Do not use during pregnancy or breast-feeding without doctor’s consent
• Avoid taking calcium or vitamin supplement with the dose; take it after 30
minutes