Description: 

Alendronic Acid is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and several other bone diseases.

Dosage Form: 

Tablet.

Strength: 

70mg.

Pack Size: 

Typically 4, 12, 28, or 84 tablets.

 Active Ingredients: 

Alendronic acid trihydrate.

 Indications:

    – Osteoporosis (treatment and prevention)

    – Paget’s disease (treatment)

    – Steroid-induced osteoporosis (prevention and treatment)

    – Postmenopausal osteoporosis (prevention and treatment)

 Contraindications:

    – Hypersensitivity to alendronic acid or bisphosphonates

    – Abnormalities of the esophagus

    – Inability to stand or sit upright for 30 minutes

    – Severe renal impairment

    – Pregnancy and breastfeeding

 Side Effects:

    – Abdominal pain

    – Nausea

    – Vomiting

    – Diarrhea

    – Headache

    – Bone pain

    – Muscle pain

. Precautions:

    – Take with a full glass of water

    – Avoid lying down after taking

    – Monitor renal function

    – Dental examination before starting treatment

Prescription/OTC: 

Prescription only.

 Country of Origin: UK)

 Category of Drug: 

Bisphosphonate, Anti-osteoporotic.