Fosamax
Fosamax medication is used by people suffering from poor bone mass or losing of bone mass. The medication of Fosamax belongs to the group if medicines called bisphosphonates which change the cycle of bone development. It helps in preventing bone fracture due to decrease of bone mass in an individual. It is especially used to prevent osteoporosis which is known for causing weakening in bone. The medication of Fosamax thus helps individual in increasing bone mass which eventually prevents fractures in bone. The medication is prescribed to women only after their menopause and in men it is prescribed to increase the bone mass. It is the brand name for Alendronate.
The medication of Fosamax is used for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in both men and women. The problem of weakening of bone mass is seen in women due to menopause or in men or women due to intake of steroids. It is also prescribed to the user of osteoporosis for helping them in building their loss bone mass. It is also recommended for individual suffering from Paget�s disease. The medication of Fosamax is available in tablet form in various dosages like 10 mg, 35mg, 40 mg and 70 mg. and its active ingredient that build up bone mass is called Alendronate Sodium. The tablet is manufactured by Merck and Co.
Why is there any need to take Fosamax for patients?
The medication of Fosamax helps in redeeming the loss of bone mass in an individual. This is because weakening of bone mass leads to weakening of bone and also leads to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disorder of thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time in an individual. It occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both. Usually, the loss occurs gradually over years. Many times, a person will have a fracture before becoming aware that the disease is present.
By the time a fracture occurs, the disease is in its advanced stages and damage is severe. The leading causes of osteoporosis are a drop in estrogen in women at the time of menopause and a drop in testosterone in men. Women over age 50 and men over age 70 have a higher risk for osteoporosis. Therefore taking Fosamax at the earliest with a proper recommendation with the doctor will help the person from preventing the loss of bone mass.
Lists of benefits a patient can derive from Fosamax:
The medication of Fosamax helps to trounce off the worries due to bone loss. This condition is characterized by the loss of the amount of bone in the body. Fosamax brings down the rate at which the loss of bone occurs. Also, the active ingredient of Fosamax increases the bone mass which helps to prevent bone fractures. Thus, it lessens the bone loss and prevents osteoporosis too. It is prescribed for women after menopause, and in men, it is used to increase the bone mass.
The chances and risk of all osteoporosis related fractures can be easily prevented with the easy consumption of Fosamax medication. This is because it is capable of reducing bone loss which ultimately lessens the risk of all osteoporosis-related fractures. .
How effectively does Fosamax work on patient?
The main function of Fosamax is to obstruct the process of weakening of bone mass. This allows the bone �forming cells to develop normal bone again in an individual. The main function of Fosamax is redevelopment of bone mass in a person to prevent the bone from weakening or osteoporosis. Fosamax achieves this by suppressing or inhibiting the action of osteoclats, which are responsible for the removal of old bone. However, Fosamax does not change the working of osteblats, which are responsible for building new bone. Thus, osteblats continue to work while osteoclats are blocked by the drug.
For best results how shall an individual take Fosamax?
The most recommended ways of consuming Fosamax
* Only one 10-milligram tablet should be taken once a day.
* This medicine is available in tablet and solution forms.
* The tablet should be consumed orally with water.
* Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after the intake of this medicine
* Do not crush or chew the tablet.
* In case if a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible. But if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and have the next dose as per as the regular dosing schedule.
* Overdose symptoms may include heartburn, nausea, stomach pain, muscle cramps, diarrhea, numbness or tingling, tight muscles in face, seizure, irritability, and unusual thoughts or behavior.
* Don�t panic in case of overdose of the medicine. Contact nearby emergency help center or poison control center.
What side-effects can an individual experience after taking Fosamax?
* Body aches
* Joint pain
* Bone pain
* Chest pain
* Pain in the jaw
* Gastric and duodenal ulceration
* Heartburn
* Allergic reactions such as skin rash
* Difficulty or pain while swallowing
* Pain or burning sensation under the ribs or in the back
* Burning pain sensation in the upper stomach
* Coughing up blood
What precautionary measures need to be taken while consuming Fosamax?
* Consultation from doctor is a must for women suffering from kidney or liver disease before using this medicine
* Also, women on hormone replacement therapy should consult GP or health care professional before starting with medicine
* Avoid alcohol, and smoking while using this medicine
* A user should make the doctor aware about other medications that he might be taking before starting with this medicine, as concurrent use of certain medicines with Fosamax may cause health problems.
* Users should consult the doctor if they experience pain in jaws
* Similarly, sometimes, intake of this medication may cause pain in the bone, joint or in muscles. In such case, consult the doctor.
* Content or some of the medicines that may possibly interact with Fosamax, so it is advisable to keep a proper knowledge about the content of the pill from the doctor.
* User having any past history or suffering from any other disorder should talk about their health condition(s) with the doctor before taking Fosamax.
* Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
* Keep it at a place away from moisture and heat.
* Store the medicine at room temperature.
* Throw away unused medicine after the expiration date
