Alendronate

Alendronate sodium is a medication used to treat osteoporosis after menopause, helping to avoid the risk of fractures of the spine and hip vertebrae.

This medication can be purchased in pharmacies with the name Fosamax, Bonalen, Endronax, Osteoform or Osteoral in the form of tablets.

Alendronate Indications

This medication is recommended for the treatment of osteoporosis, which is the decrease in bone density that increases the chances of fractures after menopause.

Alendronate Price

The price of Alendronato is approximately 8 reais.

Directions for use of Alendronate

Alendronate should only be used as directed by a doctor, and usually the recommended dose is 70 mg once a week. However, in some cases the doctor may recommend 10 mg every day on an empty stomach.

In addition, after consumption it is indicated that the patient does not lie down for at least 30 minutes.

Side effects of Alendronate

The main side effects of using this medicine can cause constipation, diarrhea and abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, headache, redness and itching of the skin, loss of strength and hair loss.

Contraindications to Alendronate

Alendronate should not be used during pregnancy, when there is a deficiency of Vitamin D, disturbances in calcium metabolism, a patient with severe renal impairment or with a decrease in blood calcium.