FOSAVANCE TAB

Overview

FOSAVANCE TAB is composed of: VITAMIN D3 (5600 IU), ALENDRONATE (70 MG)


Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis and paget’s disease. It works by preventing bone breakdown and increases bone density.

Usage

ALENDRONATE is generally used to treat: Osteoporosis, Paget’s Disease
ALENDRONATE can address symptoms like: Legs Broken Bones (multiple Fractures)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

FOSAVANCE TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for FOSAVANCE TAB and its Constituents

Alendronate may lower the calcium levels in your blood. If you have low blood calcium before taking alendronate it may get worse during treatment.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ALENDRONATE over-dosage can result in: Chest Pain, Heartburn, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful)

Common Side-Effects

ALENDRONATE : Alopecia, Pruritus, Abdomen Pain

Serious Side-Effects

ALENDRONATE : Erythema, Heartburn, Difficulty Swallowing, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful)

Rare Side-Effects

ALENDRONATE : Urticaria, Angioedema, Skin Irritation

Food Interactions

Alendronate contains high amount of salt. avoid eating foods with high amount of salt.
Alendronate and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time it interferes the absorption of alendronate and may reduce the activity of alendronate.

Disease Interactions

ALENDRONATE can interfere with: Aspiration Pneumonia, Hypocalcemia, Asthma, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

ALENDRONATE is categorized as: BISPHOSPHONATES / BONE RESORPTION INHIBITORS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once every week	88%
Morning	4%

Directions with respect to food?

Before Food

100%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days	22%
365 Days	17%
180 Days	16%
30 Days	10%
60 Days	8%
300 Days	6%
120 Days	3%
70 Days	3%
28 Days	3%
42 Days	2%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs	1%
18 to 35yrs	1%
35 to 50yrs	6%
50 to 60yrs	18%
60 to 70yrs	40%
70yrs and above	35%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

79%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Orthopaedist	70%
Physician	19%
Pulmonologist	4%
Rheumatologist	3%
Orthopedic Surgeon	2%
Cardiologist	1%
Serologist	1%
None	1%
Surgeon	1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

BIO D3 MAX CAP	12%
LACARTIZ TAB	10%

Available Alternatives for FOSAVANCE TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALENSOL-D TAB	INR 197 for 4 TABLETS	VITAMIN D3 5600.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG
FOSAVANCE 70MG/5600 IU TAB	INR 499 for 4 TABLETS	VITAMIN D3 5600.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG
FOSAVANCE TAB	INR 390 for 4 TABLETS	VITAMIN D3 5600 IU, ALENDRONATE 70 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALENOST D TAB	INR 171 for 4 TABLETS	VITAMIN D3 2800.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG
BONEPEX-D TAB	INR 174 for 4 TABLETS	VITAMIN D3 2800.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG
OSTONAT KIT	INR 175 for 1 KIT	ALENDRONATE , VITAMIN D3
T SCORE TAB	INR 166.67 for 28 TABLETS	CALCIUM ACETATE 500.0 MG, VITAMIN D3 250.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG