Alendronate
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Outline Generic Name Alendronate Trade Name Fosamax Indication Osteoporosis (aging, menopause, corticosteroid induced) Action Inhibits osteoclast activity leading to inhibition of resorption of bone Therapeutic Class Bone resorption inhibitor Pharmacologic Class Bisphosphonates Nursing Considerations • Take first thing in the morning with full glass of water 30 min prior to eating • Assess serum calcium and vitamin D • May lead to muscle pain
Alendronate