Generic Name
AlendronatePacks Price
- Tab 10 mg(035654): 10: 38.09: 44.81
- Tab 70 mg(055547): 4:503.61:592.49
Firmofos
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Treatment Of Bone DiseasesIndication Dosage
Treatment Of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
- Adult (Female): 10 Mg Daily, Alternatively 70 Mg Once Weekly. The Tablet Should Be Taken Upon Arising With A Full Glass Of Water, 30 Min Before Food, Drink Or Other Oral Medications. Remain Upright For 30 Min After Dose.
Treatment Of Osteoporosis In Men:
- Adult (Male): 10 Mg Daily. The Tablet Should Be Taken Upon Arising With A Full Glass Of Water, 30 Min Before Food, Drink Or Other Oral Medications. Remain Upright For 30 Min After Dose.
Prevention And Treatment Of Corticosteroid-induced Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women Not Receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy:
- Adult (Female): 10 Mg Daily. The Tablet Should Be Taken Upon Arising With A Full Glass Of Water, 30 Min Before Food, Drink Or Other Oral Medications. Remain Upright For 30 Min After Dose.
Content
- Tab 10mg: Alendronate Sodium Equiv 10mg Alendronic Acid.
- OW (Once Weekly) Tab 70mg: Alendronate Sodium Equiv 70mg Alendronic Acid.
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
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif