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quale dosaggio questi farmaci sono sicuri ed effettivamente
appropriati per voi.
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Fosamax/Alendronate is used to prevent and treat postmenopausal
osteoporosis (bone weakening) or Paget's disease. Fosamax/Alendronate
prevents or slows weakening of bone.
Posologia e
Somminitrazione
Fosamax/Alendronate comes as a tablet to take by mouth.
Fosamax/Alendronate should be taken once a day in the
morning on an empty stomach. Fosamax/Alendronate should be
taken with a full glass (6-8 ounces) of plain water. Wait at
least 30 minutes after taking alendronate before you eat,
drink, or take other medications. Do not take Fosamax/alendronate
with mineral water, coffee, orange juice, milk, or other
dairy products. Do not suck or chew the Fosamax/Alendronate
tablet; swallow the Fosamax tablet whole. Do not lie down
for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax/alendronate.
Standing or sitting upright helps you get the full dose and
decreases heartburn or the risk of injury to your esophagus.
Follow the Fosamax directions on your Fosamax prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not understand. Take Fosamax/alendronate
exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of Fosamax or
take Fosamax more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do
not stop taking Fosamax/alendronate without talking to your
doctor.
Effetti
Collaterali
SIDE-EFFECTS FOSAMAX are not common, they can occur. Tell
your doctor if any of these Fosamax symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
* gas with Fosamax/alendronate
* bloating with Fosamax/alendronate
* constipation with Fosamax/alendronate
* diarrhea with Fosamax/alendronate
* stomach irritation or upset stomach with Fosamax/alendronate
* acid regurgitation (reflux) with Fosamax/alendronate
* stomach pain with Fosamax/alendronate
* headache with Fosamax/alendronate
* muscle or bone pain with Fosamax/alendronate
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
* difficulty swallowing with Fosamax/alendronate
* pain during swallowing with Fosamax/alendronate
* chest pain with Fosamax/alendronate
* new or worsening heartburn with Fosamax/alendronate
* vomiting blood with Fosamax/alendronate
* Overdose with Fosamax/alendronate
Symptoms of Fosamax overdose may include:
* upset stomach
* heartburn
* bloody vomit
* vomiting material that looks like coffee ground
* stomach pain
Precauzioni
Before taking Fosamax/alendronate,
* Tell your doctor and Fosamax pharmacist if you are allergic to
Fosamax/alendronate or any other drugs.
*
Tell your doctor and Fosamax pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially
antacids, aspirin products, calcium products, and vitamins.
*
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had abnormalities of
your esophagus; upper gastrointestinal tract such as ulcers,
gastritis, heartburn, chronic stomach problems, or duodenitis; a
history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (high temperature with
rigid muscles and abnormal consciousness); or below normal
calcium levels in your blood.
* Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking Fosamax/alendronate, tell your doctor
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell
the doctor or dentist that you are taking Fosamax/alendronate.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages while you are taking
Fosamax.
Iterazione tra
farmaci
It is important that you get enough calcium
and vitamin D while you are taking Fosamax/alendronate. Your
doctor may prescribe supplements if your dietary intake is not
sufficient. Remember that Fosamax/alendronate should be taken
with at least 6-8 ounces of water. Food, drinks, and other drugs
(including vitamins, calcium, and vitamin D) should not be taken
for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax/alendronate.
Dosaggi
Discontinui
Take the missed Fosamax dose as soon as you
remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next Fosamax
dose, skip the missed Fosamax dose and continue your regular
Fosamax dosing schedule. Do not take a double Fosamax dose to
make up for a missed one.
Conservazione
Keep Fosamax in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store Fosamax at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in
the bathroom). Throw away any Fosamax medication that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the
proper disposal of your Fosamax medication.
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