Fosamax - Med Maps PDF

Title	Fosamax - Med Maps
Course	Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Institution	American Career College
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Medication

Sanchez STUDENT NAME Charo _____________________________________ alendronate sodium (Fosamax) resorption inhibitors CATEGORY CLASS bone ______________________________________________________________________

MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibits resorption of bone by inhibiting osteoclast activity.

Therapeutic Use ! ! Reversal of the progression of osteoporosis with decreased fractures.! ! ! Decreased progression of Paget's disease.

Complications musculoskeletal pain

Medication Administration PO!(Adults): Treatment of osteoporosis–!10 mg once daily or 70 mg once weekly. !Prevention of osteoporosis–!5 mg once daily or 35 mg once weekly. !

Contraindications/Precautions

Contraindicated in: Abnormalities of the esophagus which delay esophageal emptying (i.e. strictures, achalasia);Inability to stand/sit upright for at least 30 min; Renal impairment (CCr...