Commonly Rx Drugs - Alendronic Acid Flashcards
1
Q
What is Alendronic acid? (1)
A
Bisphosphonate.
2
Q
What is the indication of Alendronic acid? (1)
A
Osteoporosis
3
Q
What are the interactions of Alendronic acid? (1)
A
Chelation - food/other drugs
4
Q
What s/e should px be counselled on regarding the use of Alendronic acid? (2)
A
Osteonecrosis of the jaw - dentist should be aware of tx.
Oesophageal reactions - oesophagitis, oesophageal ulcers, oesophageal strictures.
5
Q
What are the dosing regimens of Alendronic acid? (2)
A
10mg daily or 70mg weekly.
Bisphosphonate holidays
6
Q
What other treatment should be accompanied with Alendronic Acid? (2)
A
Calcium
Vitamin D
7
Q
Counsel a patient on starting Alendronic Acid.
Potential OSCE shared decision making station. Starting bisphosphonates
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