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Are Fosamax and alendronate the same thing?
Fosamax (alendronate sodium) is a bisphosphonate that is a specific inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption used to both treat and prevent osteoporosis, and to treat Paget’s disease.
What does alendronate do for the bones?
Alendronate is also used to treat Paget’s disease of bone (a condition in which the bones are soft and weak and may be deformed, painful, or easily broken). Alendronate is in a class of medications called bisphosphonates. It works by preventing bone breakdown and increasing bone density (thickness).
What’s the generic for Fosamax?
GENERIC NAME: ALENDRONATE – ORAL (a-LEN-droe-nate)
What can I take instead of alendronate?
Fosamax, Prolia, and Boniva are all effective osteoporosis treatments since each one can help lower your risk of fractures.
Can you just stop taking alendronate?
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. Tell your doctor if you do weight-bearing exercises, smoke or drink excessively. Your doctor will need to take these into consideration in deciding your dose.
Can you take vitamin D with alendronate?
Alendronate with either 2,800 IU or 5,600 IU of vitamin D3 provides another option for a source of vitamin D. Weekly alendronate with 2,800 IU of vitamin D3 is the equivalent of taking 400 IU daily, while weekly alendronate with 5,600 IU of vitamin D3 is the equivalent of taking 800 IU daily.
What are the two medications that may cause osteoporosis after long term use?
The medications most commonly associated with osteoporosis include phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, and primidone. These antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are all potent inducers of CYP-450 isoenzymes.
Which is the best brand name for alendronate?
alendronate systemic Brand names: Fosamax, Binosto Drug class (es): bisphosphonates Alendronate systemic is used in the treatment of:
How is alendronate used to treat Paget’s disease?
How is alendronate used in the treatment of osteoporosis?
Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure. alendronate is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Alendronate is also used to treat Paget’s disease of bone.
What are the side effects of alendronate after menopause?
After menopause, there is an increased rate of bone loss leading to osteoporosis, and alendronate has been shown to increase bone density and decrease fractures of bones. The FDA approved alendronate in September 1995. What brand names are available for alendronate (Fosamax)? Is alendronate (Fosamax) available as a generic drug?