Alendrate 70mg Tablet
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Overview
Product introduction
Alendrate 70mg Tablet is used to prevent or treat weakening of the bones (osteoporosis), caused by menopause or use of steroids), and treat Paget's disease of the bone. This medicine helps regulate bone remodeling by reducing bone turnover. It also alleviate bone pain, reduce fractures, and improve bone density.
Alendrate 70mg Tablet is best taken without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. Alendrate 70mg Tablet is only part of a program of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.
The most common side effects include headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea. These are usually mild and will disappear after a short time. If they do not go away, tell your doctor. Alendrate 70mg Tablet can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease. It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw. These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention. Tell your doctor straight away.
You should not be given this medicine if you are breastfeeding. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels. Also, let your doctor know what other drugs you are taking. Some of them may affect or be affected by, this medicine, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and osteoporosis. You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels. Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.
Benefits
Uses of Alendrate Tablet
- Treatment of Osteoporosis
- Treatment of Paget's disease
Benefits of Alendrate Tablet
In Treatment of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause or who are taking steroids. This condition can be treated with bone-strengthening medicines. Alendrate 70mg Tablet slows down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of breaking a bone. You can also help improve the strength of your bones by doing regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and Vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective.
In Treatment of Paget's disease
Paget's disease is a chronic bone disorder characterized by abnormal bone remodeling. It causes bones to become larger, weaker, and more brittle. Symptoms of Paget's disease include bone pain, deformities, and fractures. Alendrate 70mg Tablet helps control bone regeneration. When taken regularly, it can also alleviate bone pain, reduce fractures, improve bone density, and slow down the progress of the disease.
Side Effects
Side effects of Alendrate Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alendrate
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Indigestion
Safety Advice
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Alendrate 70mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alendrate 70mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alendrate 70mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
If you are taking Alendrate 70mg Tablet during breastfeeding, monitor baby's blood calcium levels during the first two months.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alendrate 70mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alendrate 70mg Tablet is not expected to have any effects but in rare cases, it may cause dizziness, severe muscle, joint and bone pain and eye pain or inflammation. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alendrate 70mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alendrate 70mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alendrate 70mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alendrate 70mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
How to use
How to use Alendrate Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alendrate 70mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Alendrate Tablet works
Alendrate 70mg Tablet is a bisphosphonate. It works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.
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