Dosage forms: oral solution (70 mg/75 mL), oral tablet (10 mg; 35
Drug Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to: treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal females* Alendronate Sodium or Alendronate Sodium plus Vitamin D3 (Fosamax®, Fosamax Plus D and Binosto™) Alendronate is approved for the prevention and treatment of
Mechanism of Action
The cost for Fosamax oral tablet 70 mg is around $164 for a supply of 4 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit
Learn about the side effects of Fosamax (alendronate), from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals
Children—Use is not recommended
Stomach or intestine problems
In these studies the overall safety profiles of FOSAMAX 5 mg/day and placebo were similar
Ibandronate (Boniva), a monthly pill or quarterly intravenous (IV) infusion
Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a full glass of water, must be strictly followed
In postmenopausal women not receiving estrogen, the dose is 10 mg once a day
The 10 mg tablet also contains carnauba wax
Các đồ uống khác, thức ăn và một số thuốc có thể làm Alendronate Oral is a medication used to treat and prevent bone loss and fractures
Fosamax has an average rating of 2
It belongs to a group of medications called bisphosphonates