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drugs of osteoporosis (alendronate (contraindications (acute inflammation…
drugs of osteoporosis
alendronate
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side effects
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increased or recurrent bone pain, focal osteomalacia
nausea, diarrhoea, GI irritation, pain and esophageal erosion and headache
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nursing considerations
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give in the morning with a full glass of water before first beverage, food or medication of the day
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risedronate (actonel)
mechanism of action
bisphosphonate, binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone
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indications
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reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures and composte endpoint of non vertebral osteoporosis-related fractures
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side effects
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severe joint, bone or muscle pain
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nursing considerations
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advice to sit in an upright position with a full glass of plain water and to avoid lying down after taking medication