/blog/alendronate-fosamax-nursing-pharmacology-considerations Alendronate decreases bone resorption, thus minimizing loss of bone density
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Nursing Considerations: Despite their beneficial effects, Alendronate should be taken after arising for the day but should be administered at least one-half hour before the first food, beverage, or medication of the day with plain water only
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Alendronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone
Fosamax® decreases the rate bone cells are absorbed
signs of low calcium levels - muscle spasms or contractions, numbness or tingly feeling (around your mouth, or in your fingers and toes)
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
This medication is used for Osteoporosis
Effervescent Tablet: Dissolve effervescent tablet in 4 ounces of plain room temperature water; after effervescence stops, wait 5 minutes, then stir solution for 10 seconds, and consume
Osteoporosis (aging, menopause, corticosteroid induced) Bone resorption inhibitor
The average 75-year-old woman has lost 25% of her cortical bone and 40% of her trabecular bone
Alendronate (Oral Route) Alendronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause
, over the age of 70 years, nursing home-bound, or chronically ill) may need vitamin D Pharmacology & Drug Study (Notes) verapamil hydrochloride Nursing Considerations & Management
Nursing interventions play an important role in the management of patients taking atorvastatin
Brand names: Tylenol, Abenol (CAN), Acephen, Altenol, Aminofen, Apra, Atasol (CAN), Cetafen, Calpol, Dolono, Febrol, Genapap, Genebs Acetaminophen is a widely used over-the-counter (OTC) medication that is commonly prescribed to relieve pain and reduce fever
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Less common side effects are nausea, vomiting, a full or bloated feeling in the stomach, constipation, diarrhea, black or bloody stools (bowel movements), gas, headache, a changed sense of taste, and bone, muscle, or joint pain (rarely with flu-like symptoms or fever)
Alendronate (Fosamax) is taken by mouth, either daily or weekly dosing, depending on your dose
Alendronate and Risedronate (Weekly) - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
Alendronate increases the thickness of bone by slowing down osteoclasts which allows the osteoblasts to work more efficiently
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Side effects may include esophageal ulcers, musculoskeletal pain, and changes in vision, such as blurry vision
This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures)
PO 5 mg 3 times/day for 3 days, increased to 10 mg 3 times/day for 3 days
Responders w/ response lasting >8-12 hr, the test dose that was used to produce the Nursing Considerations: Check dosages carefully because some formulations are administered daily, whereas others are administered weekly
It may also be higher if you have dental work, chemo, radiation, or take other drugs that may cause jawbone problems
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Serious side effects of Alendronate
Presumably due to the effects of alendronate sodium on increasing bone mineral, small, asymptomatic decreases in serum calcium and phosphate may occur, especially in patients Tramadol Nursing Considerations
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You may get allergic reactions, such as hives or, in rare cases, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
8 Objectives: Identify the appropriate patient populations and conditions for which alendronate is indicated, including postmenopausal
Find information on Alendronate (Binosto, Fosamax) in Davis’s Drug Guide including dosage, side effects, interactions, nursing implications, mechanism of action, half life
Classification
Outline Generic Name Alendronate Trade Name Fosamax Indication Osteoporosis (aging, menopause, corticosteroid induced) Action Inhibits osteoclast activity leading to inhibition
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Bisphosphonates, specifically alendronate and risedronate 13, are in the first line of treatment for osteoporosis with few adverse effects 14, and efficiently suppress
Osteoporosis (aging, menopause, corticosteroid induced) Bisphosphonates
Alendronate
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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 The more common side effects of alendronate oral tablet can include: stomach pain
Nursing Considerations • Take first thing in the morning with full glass of water 30 min prior to eating
, over the age of 70 years, nursing home-bound, or chronically ill) may need vitamin
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Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed medication for hypercholesterolemia, a condition characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood
Assessing a patient’s fever is an important nursing consideration when administering acetaminophen
Cetirizine HCl (Zyrtec) is an antihistamine used in the management of seasonal allergic rhinitis
To identify these problems, thoroughly assess the patient before tube feeding begins and monitor closely during feedings new or unusual pain in your thigh, hip or groin; jaw pain, numbness, or swelling; severe joint, bone, or muscle pain; or
Alendronate prescription and dosage sizes information for physicians and healthcare professionals
If you have any concerns regarding the side effects of Alendronate or Risedronate, discuss with your healthcare provider
Alendronate increases the thickness of bone by slowing down osteoclasts which allows the osteoblasts to work more efficiently
tearing
Side effects may include esophageal ulcers, musculoskeletal pain, and changes in vision, such as blurry vision
This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures)