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Alendronate Sodium Tablets

Function and Efficacy

1 This product is a bone metabolism regulator, an aminobisphosphonate, which has a strong affinity with hydroxyapatite in the bone. 2 It can enter the hydroxyapatite crystals in the bone matrix. When osteoclasts dissolve the crystals, the drug is released, which can inhibit the activity of osteoclasts and indirectly inhibit bone resorption through osteoblasts. 3 It is characterized by strong anti-bone resorption activity and no bone mineralization inhibition.

Ingredients

Alendronate

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Alendronate sodiumIngredients

This product is a bone metabolism regulator, an aminobisphosphonate, which has a strong affinity with hydroxyapatite in the bone. It can enter the hydroxyapatite crystals in the bone matrix. When osteoclasts dissolve the crystals, the drug is released, which can inhibit the activity of osteoclasts and indirectly inhibit bone resorption through osteoblasts. It is characterized by strong anti-bone resorption activity and no bone mineralization inhibition.

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Appearance

This product is white tablets.

Indication

1. For the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. 2. For the prevention of hip and spinal fractures (vertebral compression fractures).

Usage and Dosage

Take orally with 200 ml of warm water on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before breakfast, 10 mg at a time, once a day.

Adverse Reactions

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, indigestion. If the prescribed dosage is not followed, esophageal ulcer may occur. Occasionally, blood calcium may be reduced, white blood cell count may increase temporarily, and red blood cells and white blood cells in urine may increase.

Precautions

It is contraindicated for patients with esophageal motility disorders, such as esophageal stenosis, severe renal damage, and osteomalacia.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: This product has not been studied in children and should not be used by children. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: This product has not been studied in pregnant women and should not be used by pregnant women. This product has not been studied in breastfeeding women and should not be used by such patients. Precautions for the elderly: In clinical studies, no age-related differences in treatment and safety were found for this product, or follow the doctor's advice.

Drug Interactions

1. Antacids and cathartics often contain calcium or other metal ions such as magnesium and iron, which may affect the absorption of this drug. 2. Combination with aminoglycosides may induce hypocalcemia.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in sealed container.

Packaging Specification

70mg (calculated as alendronic acid)

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Beijing Foyou Pharma Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1999-02-03
  • Address:

    No. 8 Guangyuan East Street, Tongzhou Industrial Development Zone, Tongzhou District, Beijing
  • Tax NO.:

    91110112700216160K
  • Registered Funds:

    480 million yuan
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