Formulary Monographs [ALENDRONATE, 9224]

ALENDRONATE
BONE RESORPTION INHIBITORS
Treatment and p revention of osteop orosis.
Abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhoea or constipation. Patients
should be instructed to avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes following administration of alendronate to minimize potential esophageal irritation.
70mg once weekly with a full glass of water on morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast and any other oral medication.