Alendronate And Cholecalciferol
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Treatment Of Bone DiseasesIndication Dosage
Treatment Of Post-menopausal Osteoporosis To Reduce Risk Of Vertebral And Hip Fractures:
- Adult: 1 Tab Once Weekly.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- OW (Once Weekly) Tab 70mg: Alendronate Sodium Equiv 70mg Alendronic Acid, Cholecalciferol 70 Mcg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Bisphosphonate
Contra Indications
- Renal Impairment With Gfr <35 Ml/min, Oesophageal Abnormalities, Stricture, Achalasia Or Inability To Remain Upright For 30 Min After Dosing, Hypocalcaemia.
Precautions
- Renal Impairment With Gfr <35 Ml/min, Oesophageal Abnormalities, Stricture, Achalasia Or Inability To Remain Upright For 30 Min After Dosing, Hypocalcaemia.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Abdominal Distension And Pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Oesophageal Reactions (oesophagitis
- Oesophageal Ulcers
- Oesophageal Stricture And Oesophageal Erosions)
- Regurgitation
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Episcleritis
- Erythema
- Gastritis
- Nausea
- Rash
- Scleritis
- Uveitis
- Vomiting.
- Rare: Atypical Femoral Fractures With Long-term Use
- Hypocalcaemia
- Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw
- Photosensitivity
- Severe Skin Reactions
- Stevens-johnson Syndrome
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Upper Gastro-intestinal Ulcers