About alendroni c acid
Bisphosphonate bone-strengthening medicine
Used for
- Treats and prevents osteoporosis after menopause
- Treats osteoporosis in men
- Treats osteoporosis caused by long-term steroid use
Usual adult dose
Osteoporosis: 70 mg by mouth once weekly.
Common side effects
- Heartburn or irritation of the food pipe
- Stomach pain, nausea, or indigestion
- Muscle, joint, or bone pain
- Rarely, jawbone problems or unusual thigh fractures
Important warnings
- Take on rising with plain water; remain upright for at least 30 minutes.
- Do not take with food, drinks, or other medicines for at least 30 minutes.
- Not suitable with swallowing problems, certain food-pipe disorders, or inability to sit upright.
- Correct low blood calcium before treatment; report new thigh or jaw pain.
Pregnancy
Not generally used during pregnancy; safety is not established.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether alendronate passes into breast milk; seek clinical guidance.
Interactions
- Calcium, antacids, and other minerals reduce absorption.
- Food, coffee, and other drinks reduce absorption.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase stomach irritation.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.