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Drug Uses
Fosamax is indicated for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
in postmenopausal women. For the treatment of osteoporosis,
Fosamax increases bone mass and reduces the incidence of fractures,
including those of the hip and spine. It is also indicated
for the prevention of osteoporosis, treatment to increase
bone mass in men with osteoporosis, treatment of glucocorticoid.
It is used to treat induced osteoporosis in men and women
receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to
7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral
density, treatment of Paget's disease of bone in men and women.
Fosamax comes as a tablet to take by mouth.
It should be taken once a day in the morning on an empty stomach.
Fosamax should be taken with a full glass (6-8 ounces) of
plain water. Wait at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax
before you eat, drink, or take other medications. Do not take
Fosamax with mineral water, coffee, orange juice, milk, or
other dairy products. Do not suck or chew the tablet; swallow
the tablet whole. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes
after taking Fosamax. Standing or sitting upright helps you
get the full dose and decreases heartburn or the risk of injury
to your esophagus.
Before taking Fosamax, tell your doctor
if you have a problem swallowing, such as a narrowing of the
esophagus; have esophageal ulcers or an esophageal disease;
have a condition that causes low levels of calcium in the
body; have kidney disease; have stomach ulcers or other stomach
or digestive problems; or are unable to stand or sit upright
for at least 30 minutes. You may not be able to take Fosamax,
or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed
above. Fosamax is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means
that it is not known whether Fosamax will be harmful to an
unborn baby. Do not take Fosamax without first talking to
your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during
treatment. It is not known whether Fosamax passes into breast
milk. Do not take Fosamax without first talking to your doctor
if you are breast-feeding a baby.
If you take Fosamax every day and you miss
a dose, skip that dose and take the next regularly scheduled
dose the following day. Missing one dose will not affect your
treatment. Do not take two tablets at the same time. If you
take a Fosamax once a week and you miss a dose, take the missed
dose on the morning after you remember. Do not take two tablets
on the same day. Return to taking one tablet once a week,
as originally scheduled on your chosen day.
Stop taking Fosamax if you experience any
of the following serious side effects: an allergic reaction
(difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of
the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); Seek emergency or talk
to your doctor if you have difficulty or pain when swallowing;
chest pain; pain or burning under the ribs or in the back;
or new or worsening heartburn. Other, less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Fosamax and
talk to your doctor if you experience abdominal discomfort;
stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
headache; muscle, bone, or joint soreness or aches; eye pain;
a rash; or an altered sense of taste. Side effects other than
those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about
any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Store in a well-closed container at room
temperature, 15-30?C (59-86?F).
Hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and upper
gastrointestinal adverse events, such as upset stomach, heartburn,
esophagitis, gastritis, or ulcer, may result from oral over
dosage. If you do think that an overdose has occurred, call
an emergency room or poison control center.
Follow you doctor's recommendations about
drinking alcohol and smoking. These activities are related
to decreased bone density. Antacids and other medicines taken
by mouth may decrease the effects of Fosamax. Do not take
any other medicines within 30 minutes after a dose of Fosamax.
Talk to your doctor before taking any other medicines during
treatment with Fosamax.
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