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Alendronate, Fosamax

Description

Alendronate is a biphosphonate, that binds to hydroxyapetate

Action

biphosphonate, binds to hydroxyapetate

Indications

hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, Paget's disease,

Side Effects

abdominal pain, bone pain, constipation, diarrhea, dysgeusia, dysphagia, esophageal ulceration, esophagitis, flatulence, gastritis, headache, hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, musculoskeletal pain, nausea/vomiting,

Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions


Negative interactions:

Calcium
Some experts suggest that calcium should be taken separately from biphosphonates.

 

 

 

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