A study examining the effect of timing of a meal on the bioavailability of alendronate was performed in The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients
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Fosamax: 70 mg Generic: 5 mg, 10 mg, 35 mg, 40 mg [DSC], 70 mg Tablet Effervescent, Oral: Binosto: 70 mg Pharmacology Mechanism of Action A
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Alendronate is widely distributed after oral administration
5 mg/kg/week for a 1-year period
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How it works Alendronate strengthens bones and may be used for the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis
Important Administration Instructions
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View alendronic acid information, including dose, uses, side-effects, renal impairment, pregnancy, breast feeding, contra-indications and monitoring requirements
FOSAMAX should only be taken upon arising for the day
To facilitate gastric emptying FOSAMAX oral solution should be followed by at least 2 ounces (a quarter of a cup) of water
No similar fetal effects were observed in pregnant rabbits dosed orally during organogenesis at doses equivalent to approximately 10 times the 40 mg clinical daily dose
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No similar fetal effects were observed in pregnant rabbits dosed orally during organogenesis at doses equivalent to approximately 10 times the 40 mg clinical daily dose
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Some medications may be given via an EFT while others are unsuitable for this form of administration
Risedronate is given as 35 mg once weekly and 150 mg once a month
This may be more common if you use Drink at least 2 ounces of plain water after you drink FOSAMAX Oral Solution
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Alendronate sodium is a white, crystalline, nonhygroscopic powder
The main objective of this study was to cause bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws to develop in a rodent model
Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone