{"id":5127,"date":"2020-12-09T12:38:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T12:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5127"},"modified":"2021-08-07T06:42:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T06:42:43","slug":"alendronate-mylan-weekly-tablet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/alendronate-mylan-weekly-tablet\/","title":{"rendered":"Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet &#8211; Alendronic acid uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n70 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tridepos\/\">alendronic acid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet contains the active substance alendronic acid, in the form of sodium alendronate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan belongs to a group of medicines called bisphosphonates.&nbsp;Bisphosphonates are used in the treatment of bone diseases such as osteoporosis (&nbsp;osteoporosis&nbsp;).&nbsp;Osteoporosis leads to the skeleton becoming thinner and weaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet is used in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.&nbsp;Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet may reduce the risk of&nbsp;fractures&nbsp;in the back and hips.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronic acid contained in the Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to alendronic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have a problem with the esophagus (the esophageal throat that connects the mouth to the stomach) and which makes it difficult to swallow or the food gets stuck.&nbsp;<\/li><li>if you can not stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes.<\/li><li>if you have very low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have severe kidney problems<\/li><li>if you have difficulty swallowing or digestive problems (irritation,&nbsp;inflammation,&nbsp;or ulcers in the esophagus (esophagus &#8211; the connection between the mouth and the stomach)<\/li><li>if you have had a&nbsp;stomach ulcer, bleeding, or undergone surgery in the stomach, esophagus, or throat&nbsp;during the past year<\/li><li>if you have pain when swallowing<\/li><li>if your doctor has told you that you have Barrett&#8217;s esophagus (a condition with changes in the cells of the lower esophagus)<\/li><li>if you have low calcium levels in your blood, or if you suffer from&nbsp;vitamin D deficiency or hypoparathyroidism (which can affect&nbsp;your calcium&nbsp;levels).&nbsp;They need to be treated before you start taking Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Irritation,&nbsp;inflammation,&nbsp;or sores in the esophagus often with symptoms such as chest pain, heartburn, difficulty, or pain that may occur when you swallow.&nbsp;Especially if the tablets are not taken with a full glass of water and\/or if you lie down less than 30 minutes after taking the tablets.&nbsp;These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may worsen if you continue to take the tablets after you have developed these symptoms.&nbsp;See the instructions under \u201cHow to use Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet&nbsp;<strong>\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;later in this leaflet to see how to take the tablets.&nbsp;If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tooth and jaw problems<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet may cause damage in the form of bone tissue death or loss of bone tissue.&nbsp;The risk is increased:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have poor dental health, gum problems, malfunctioning&nbsp;dentures, planned to extract teeth or if you do not visit the dentist regularly<\/li><li>if you have cancer<\/li><li>whether you are being treated with&nbsp;cytotoxic drugs&nbsp;or radiation<\/li><li>if you are taking cortisone (such as&nbsp;prednisolone&nbsp;or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/toflacort\/\">dexamethasone<\/a>)<\/li><li>if you are taking angiogenesis inhibitors &#8211; medicines used to treat cancer to prevent the formation of new blood vessels (such as bevacizumab or thalidomide)<\/li><li>if you are or have been a smoker&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get advice on making a dental visit before starting treatment with Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you have good oral hygiene when you are treated with Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet.&nbsp;You should regularly have your teeth checked by a dentist throughout the time you are being treated and you should contact your doctor or dentist if you experience any problems with loose teeth, swelling, or pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs containing&nbsp;calcium<\/li><li>medicines for acid stomach (antacids)<\/li><li>cortisone preparations (such as&nbsp;prednisolone&nbsp;or dexamethasone) that are used to reduce&nbsp;inflammation, as it is important that you have an adequate intake of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;and&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;D (a risk factor for dental problems &#8211; see \u201cDental and jaw problems\u201d).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Drugs for rheumatism or long-term pain, called&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;or&nbsp;ibuprofen&nbsp;), can cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.&nbsp;Therefore, caution should be exercised when using such drugs concomitantly with Alendronic acid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait at least 30 minutes after taking Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet before taking any other medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food and drink may reduce the absorption of the Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet in the body.&nbsp;You should therefore take Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet with plain water at least half an hour before eating or drinking anything.&nbsp;(See section 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet is only for&nbsp;menopausal&nbsp;women.&nbsp;Do not take Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;(including blurred vision, dizziness, and severe leg, muscle, or joint pain) have been reported with alendronate, which may affect your ability to drive and use machines.&nbsp;Avoid driving or using machines if you feel affected by the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive motor vehicles or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect this ability is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;A description of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found under other headings in the package leaflet.&nbsp;Therefore, read all the information in this leaflet.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium<\/strong>&nbsp;(23 mg) per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and the elderly<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 70 mg once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use in patients with kidney problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet should not be given to children and adolescents younger than 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Method of administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take the tablet on an empty stomach immediately when you get up in the morning, before eating or drinking anything.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Swallow the tablet whole when you are upright (sitting, standing, or walking) with a full glass (at least 2 dl) of ordinary tap water.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Do not take mineral water (still or bubbling)<\/li><li>Do not take with coffee or tea<\/li><li>Do not take with juice or milk<\/li><li>Do not crush or chew the tablet or allow it to dissolve in your mouth.<\/li><li><strong>Do not take the <\/strong>tablet at bedtime.<\/li><li>If you want to lie down after taking Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet, take something to eat first.<\/li><li>You must wait at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet before eating, drinking, or taking any other medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor if you notice&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>tenderness, pain, and difficulty swallowing.<\/li><li>pain located in the middle of the chest.<\/li><li>heartburn, new-onset, or worse than normal.&nbsp;<\/li><li>sores in the mouth or throat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not induce vomiting and do not lie down.&nbsp;Overdose can cause upset stomach, heartburn,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the esophagus, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloody vomiting, blood in the stool (&nbsp;gastritis&nbsp;),&nbsp;stomach ulcers.&nbsp;You may also have changes in your blood test results (such as low levels of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;and&nbsp;phosphate&nbsp;in&nbsp;your&nbsp;blood).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, take the tablet in the morning the day after you remember.&nbsp;Do not take two tablets on the same day.&nbsp;Then return to taking one tablet per week on the day you originally decided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always consult your doctor before stopping the Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pain in the mouth, throat, chest, or stomach, which may be associated with eating.&nbsp;You may feel bloated, sick, or ill, have a decreased appetite, or have a weight loss.&nbsp;These may be signs of&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;or ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract.&nbsp;If you are sick, you may also notice particles that look like coffee grounds or you may have black, tar-like stools.<\/li><li>new or worsening heartburn or indigestion, pain in the middle of the chest, or pain when swallowing.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you get any of these symptoms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon (up to 1 in 100 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>tenderness or pain in one or both eyes.&nbsp;You may have&nbsp;redness, blurred vision, watery eyes, sensitivity to light or floaters (shadows that pass over your vision)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;are&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(may affect more than 1 in 1000)&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic reactions such as hives: swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing and breathing (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;).<\/li><li>&nbsp;Skin condition with severe blisters and bleeding on the lips, eyes, mouth, nose, and genitals (&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson&nbsp;syndrome) or severe skin reactions that begin with sore redness of the skin, followed by the formation of large blisters and end with skin detachment.&nbsp;This is accompanied by fever and chills, muscle aches, and general malaise (&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Pain in the mouth and\/or jaw, swelling or sores in the mouth, numbness or heaviness in the jaw or teeth that feel loose.&nbsp;This can be a sign of skeletal damage in the jaw (&nbsp;osteonecrosis&nbsp;) associated with delayed healing and&nbsp;infection, usually after tooth extraction.&nbsp;Contact your doctor and dentist if you experience such symptoms.<\/li><li>An unusual type of&nbsp;fracture&nbsp;of the femur, especially in patients treated for a long time for osteoporosis.&nbsp;Contact your doctor if you experience pain, weakness, or discomfort in the thigh, hip, or groin as this may be an early sign of a&nbsp;fracture&nbsp;of the femur.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>10&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;000 users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Talk to a doctor if you have ear pain, discharge from the ear and\/or an ear infection.&nbsp;This may be a sign of a bone injury in the ear.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor if you experience such symptoms.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common (&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>may&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>affect more than 1 user in 10)&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pain in the skeleton, muscles, or joints that can sometimes be severe<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swollen joints, swelling in hands or legs<\/li><li>Abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, satiety or belching after a meal, constipation, feeling bloated, diarrhea, flatulence<\/li><li>Hair loss, itching&nbsp;<\/li><li>Headache, dizziness;&nbsp;loss of balance or that you experience a tingling sensation (&nbsp;vertigo&nbsp;), unusual fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea, vomiting<\/li><li>Skin rash, reddening of the skin<\/li><li>Transient&nbsp;flu-like symptoms&nbsp;such as aching muscles, general malaise, and sometimes fever.&nbsp;This usually happens at the beginning of treatment.<\/li><li>taste changes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare (may affect up&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>to 1 in 1000 people)&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Symptoms of low calcium levels including muscle struggle or&nbsp;spasm&nbsp;and\/or tingling sensation in fingers or around the mouth<\/li><li>Narrowing of the esophagus (esophageal stricture; ulceration of the oral cavity\/throat, perforation\/ulceration\/bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Skin rash aggravated by sunlight<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience these or other unusual symptoms.&nbsp;It makes it easier if you make a note of what you have experienced when it started and how long it lasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not have any special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is alendronic acid.&nbsp;Each tablet contains 70 mg of alendronic acid in the form of sodium alendronate.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, cellulose, microcrystalline, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet is white with curved sides marked with \u201cAD70\u201d on one side and \u201cG\u201d on the other.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly Tablet is available in blister packs of 4, 8, or 12 tablets.&nbsp;It is also available in cans of 4, 8, or 12 tablets and cans of 100 tablets (intended for dose dispensing).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The jars may contain a plastic separator on the top of the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mylan AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 23033<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>104 35 Stockholm<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-555 227 50&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fax: 08-555 227 51<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: inform@mylan.se<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further information on this medicine can be obtained from the Marketing Authorization Holder above.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alendronate Mylan Weekly tablet contains the active substance alendronic acid, in the form of sodium alendronate. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2201,2200],"tags":[11135,11138,2457,8808,11139,8810,11137,8809,11136,8807],"class_list":["post-5127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-alendronate-mylan-weekly-tablet","tag-alendronate-mylan-weekly-tablet-tablet","tag-alendronic-acid","tag-alendronic-acid-tablet","tag-side-effects-of-alendronate-mylan-weekly-tablet","tag-side-effects-of-alendronic-acid","tag-what-alendronate-mylan-weekly-tablet-is-used-for","tag-what-alendronic-acid-is-used-for","tag-what-is-alendronate-mylan-weekly-tablet","tag-what-is-alendronic-acid"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5127"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5127\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12946,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5127\/revisions\/12946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}