Fosamax Once Weekly 70 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 09 October 2011
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis and primary hypogonadal osteoporosis in men.
Dosage (summary)
One 70 mg tablet once weekly.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not studied in pregnant or breastfeeding women; should not be given.
Key Drug Interactions
- Calcium supplements
- Antacids
- NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Oesophageal abnormalities
- Inability to sit upright
- Hypersensitivity
- Hypocalcaemia
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Paediatric age group
Common side effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Musculoskeletal pain
Counselling Points
- Take with a full glass of water
- Do not lie down for 30 mins after taking
- Do not take at bedtime
- Monitor for oesophageal symptoms
Serious warnings
- Risk of oesophageal irritation
- Localised osteonecrosis of the jaw
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