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What is FOSAMAX? FOSAMAX is for: • The treatment or prevention of osteoporosis (thinning of bone) in women after menopause. It reduces the chance of having a hip or spinal fracture (break). •...
• Take 1 dose of FOSAMAX every week on your chosen day after you get up for the day and before taking your first food, drink, or other medicine • Take FOSAMAX while you are sitting or standing. • Take your FOSAMAX with plain water only as follows: • TABLETS: Swallow one tablet with a full glass (6-8 oz) of plain water.
FOSAMAX comes in the following dosage forms: Tablet 70 mg. Do not use FOSAMAX if you: • Have certain disorders of the esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach). • Are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes. • Are allergic to alendronate sodium any other ingredients in FOSAMAX. If you are not
7 lut 2023 · Fosamax and alcohol. Fosamax hasn’t been reported to interact with alcohol. However, there are a few things to consider if you want to drink alcohol while taking this medication. You...
FOSAMAX® must be taken at least one-half hour before the first food, beverage, or medication of the day with plain water only. Other beverages (including mineral water), food, and some medications are known to reduce the absorption of FOSAMAX® (see 9 DRUG INTERACTIONS).
DESCRIPTION. FOSAMAX* (alendronate sodium) is a bisphosphonate that acts as a specific inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Bisphosphonates are synthetic analogs of pyrophosphate...
FOSAMAX is indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and...
