Drugs

Question 1

alendronate sodium (Fosamax)

Answer 1

Used to treat Osteoporosis

Slows down bone loss and increases bone mass.

Must be upright or standing for 30 minutes after taking medication. It can cause acid reflux

Question 2

raloxifene (Evista)

Answer 2

Used to prevent or treat Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Do not take if you ever had a blood clot

Question 3

metformin (Glucophage)

Answer 3

Oral diabetes medication used to help control blood sugar levels.

It is used for patients with type 2 diabetes

Stop taking metformin temporarily if having a Xray or CT scan that involves dye

Question 4

prednisolone (Prednisone)

Answer 4

A steroid that prevents the release of substance that cause inflammation.

It can cause Hirsutism (excessive bodily hair)