ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is a combination medicine used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL helps in increasing bone mass and lowers the incidence of hip or spine fractures. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins the bones by decreasing bone density.
ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL contains Alendronate sodium and cholecalciferol. Alendronate sodium alters bone formation and prevents the breakdown of bones. It helps in increasing bone mass and lowers the incidence of hip or spine fractures. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium and the maintenance of healthy bones. Together, ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL helps in preventing osteoporosis.
You are advised to take ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL may cause common side-effects such as bone/joint/muscle pain, joint swelling, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, flatulence, headache, and tiredness. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Do not take ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is intended for use in post-menopausal women. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL should not be given to children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Osteoporosis
ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL contains Alendronate sodium and cholecalciferol. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL helps in increasing bone mass and lowers the incidence of hip or spine fractures. Alendronate sodium belongs to a group of medicines called bisphosphonates. It helps bone formation and prevents the breakdown of bones. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium and the maintenance of healthy bones. Together, ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL helps in preventing osteoporosis.
Do not take ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have problems with the gullet, if you cannot stand/sit upright for 30 minutes, or if you have low blood calcium. Inform your doctor if you have or had problems with swallowing, digestive problems, malabsorption syndrome, Barrett's syndrome (a condition associated with changes in cells that line the oesophagus), poor dental health, due to have a tooth extraction, are undergoing chemotherapy/radiotherapy, if you are taking corticosteroids or if you are smoking. Do not take ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is intended for use in post-menopausal women. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL should not be given to children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL may interact with a pain killer (aspirin), calcium supplement (calcium), or vitamin (ergocalciferol).
Drug-Food Interactions: Maintain a gap of 30 minutes between ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL and food/beverages.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have an arrhythmia, asthma, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, upper GI mucosal irritation, or electrolyte imbalance.
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL as it may cause increased dizziness.
Do not take ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is intended for use in post-menopausal women only.
Do not take ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL if you are breastfeeding. ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is intended for use in post-menopausal women only.
ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL may cause dizziness, blurred vision, and bone/joint pain. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery unless you are alert.
Limited information is available regarding the usage of ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Limited information is available regarding the usage of ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
ALENDRONATE SODIUM+CHOLECALCIFEROL is not recommended for children below 18 years as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and thins the bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, women's ovaries stop producing oestrogen (a female hormone) that is essential to keep bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, making bones weak and more likely to break. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.