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Fosamax:
Generic Name: The generic name of the medicine is Alendronate and used for treating and preventing osteoporosis. Fosamax is also used for treating Paget’s disease (deformation of bone causing bone weakness and pain). Fosamax is also used for treating osteoporosis caused by steroid medications. Fosamax is a bisphosphate and inhibits osteoclast mediated bone resorption. These bisphosphonates bind to the hydroxyapatite in the bone and thus increases bone density and thus strengthens bone and increases new bone formation.
Fosamax may also be used for other purposes available in 5 mg, 10 mg, 35 mg, 40 mg and tablets.
Precautions:
- If you are allergic to fosamax, you may not be able to take fosamax.
- If you have kidney disease, you should not be recommended to take fosamax.
- If you have a problem in esophagus or esophageal ulcer or swallowing difficulty, you should inform your doctor.
- If you have a low level of calcium in your blood, you first make up calcium level in your blood by taking calcium supplements otherwise fosamax may cause allergic reaction.
- Fosamax is a FDA pregnancy class C medicine and its affect on unborn baby is not known. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking fosamax.
- If you are taking antacids or calcium supplements, you should wait for at least 30 minutes after taking fosamax.
- Fosamax when taken with certain other drugs may change the effect of the medicine. If you are taking any other drug, you should consult your doctor before taking fosamax.
Warning:
- If you are a nursing woman taking fosamax, you should avoid breast-feeding or consult your doctor.
- If you have any swallowing or esophagus problem, fosamax may aggravate the problem. If you observe inflammation or bleeding in your esophagus, you should immediately contact to your doctor.
- You should avoid alcohol or smoking as these habits may increase esophagus related problems.
Overdose:
- An overdose of fosamax may cause the symptoms like nausea, heartburn, stomach problem, ulcer, abdomen pain and esophagus related problems.
- You should seek immediate medical help, if you suspect an overdose of fosamax.
Side Effects:
- The side effects of the medicine may vary from person to person.
- More common side effects of fosamax may include diarrhea, constipation, nausea, muscle pain, joints pain, rash, vomiting and taste change.
- Some serious side effects may include difficulty in swallowing, headache, allergic reaction, chest pain and heartburn.
- Some other side effects may also occur. In all such cases you should consult your doctor.
How to take:
- You should take the medicine in appropriate doses only if prescribed by the doctor.
- Fosamax should be swallowed with a full glass of water in the morning. Do not cut or chew the medicine.
- Nothing should be taken for at least 30 minutes after taking fosamax.
- You should sit straight, stand or walk for at least 30 minutes after taking the medicine.
- Do not take the medicine at bedtime.
- You should not discontinue the medicine without consulting your doctor.
- If you missed a dose, forget it and take your next dose at a regular schedule. If you are prescribed fosamax once a week, take the medicine next morning. You should not take double dose.
How to store:
- Fosamax should be stored at room temperature preferably below 30 degree centigrade and out of reach of children.
- Medicine should be kept out of excessive heat and moisture.
- Outdated medicines should not be used.
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