Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for OSTEOFOS 35MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Food Interactions
- 11 Disease Interactions
- 12 Technical Classification
- 13 Prescription Statistics
- 13.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 13.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 13.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 13.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 13.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 13.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 13.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 14 Available Alternatives for OSTEOFOS 35MG TAB
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Overview
OSTEOFOS 35MG TAB is composed of: ALENDRONATE (35 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 DiseaseALENDRONATE 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?
OSTEOFOS 35MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for OSTEOFOS 35MG 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 PainSerious Side-Effects
ALENDRONATE : Erythema, Heartburn, Difficulty Swallowing, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful)Rare Side-Effects
ALENDRONATE : Urticaria, Angioedema, Skin IrritationFood 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 FailureTechnical Classification
ALENDRONATE is categorized as: BISPHOSPHONATES / BONE RESORPTION INHIBITORS / METABOLIC AGENTSPrescription 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 | 91% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 30 Days | 47% |
| 90 Days | 13% |
| 60 Days | 13% |
| 84 Days | 7% |
| 365 Days | 7% |
| 14 Days | 7% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 5% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 11% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 25% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 16% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 2% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 35% |
| 70yrs and above | 6% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 65% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Hematologist | 67% |
| Cardio Thoracic Surgeon | 22% |
| Orthopaedist | 7% |
| Endocrinologist | 3% |
| Physician | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| SHELCAL 500MG TAB | 56% |
| WYSOLONE TAB | 31% |
| FOLVITE 5MG TAB | 27% |
| BON DK 60K TAB | 23% |
| DAPSONE 100MG TAB | 17% |
| WYSOLONE 20MG TAB | 17% |
| CLOPIVAS-AP 150 TAB | 15% |
| CALCIROL 1 GM SACH | 13% |
| WYSOLONE 30MG TAB | 13% |
| PANTOP 40MG TAB -DDD- | 12% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 47% |
| TLC (HEMATOLOGY) | 12% |
| SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY) | 12% |
| SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for OSTEOFOS 35MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ALENDRONATE | ALENDRONATE | |
| OSTEOFOS 35MG TAB | INR 74 for 4 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 35 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ALENDRATE 70MG TAB | INR 75 for 4 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| ALENDRONIC ACID | ALENDRONATE | |
| ALENFOS 10MG TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 10.0 MG |
| ALENFOS 70MG TAB | INR 290 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| ALENOST 10MG TAB | INR 49 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 10.0 MG |
| ALENOST 70MG TAB | INR 100.83 for 4 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| ALENOST D TAB | INR 171 for 4 TABLETS | VITAMIN D3 2800.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| ALENSOL-D TAB | INR 197 for 4 TABLETS | VITAMIN D3 5600.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| BIFOSA 70MG TAB | INR 147 for 4 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| BIG BRO OD TAB | INR 147 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 35 MG |
| BONEPEX-D TAB | INR 174 for 4 TABLETS | VITAMIN D3 2800.0 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 |
| NEWBONA JELLY 70MG SACH | INR 59 for 5 GM SACHET | ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| OSTEOFOS 5MG TAB | INR 30.75 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 5 MG |
| OSTEOFOS 70MG TAB | INR 127 for 4 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 70 MG |
| OSTEOFOS TAB | INR 54.84 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 10 MG |
| OSTEOMAX 160MG TAB | INR 120 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 40 MG |
| OSTONAT KIT | INR 175 for 1 KIT | VITAMIN D3 , ALENDRONATE |
| RESTOFOS 10MG TAB | INR 62.07 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 10.0 MG |
| RESTOFOS 70MG TAB | INR 154 for 4 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| T SCORE TAB | INR 166.67 for 28 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 500.0 MG, VITAMIN D3 250.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |
| ZOPHOST 10MG TAB | INR 40 for 10 TABLETS | ALENDRONATE 10.0 MG |