New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

merck sharp & dohme (new zealand) limited - alendronate sodium trihydrate 52.21mg equivalent to 40 mg alendronic acid - tablet - 40 mg - active: alendronate sodium trihydrate 52.21mg equivalent to 40 mg alendronic acid excipient: croscarmellose sodium lactose magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose - fosamax is indicated: · in postmenopausal women for the treatment of osteoporosis to prevent fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures). · in postmenopausal women who are at risk of developing osteoporosis fosamax is indicated for the prevention of osteoporosis to reduce the risk of future fracture. · for the treatment of osteoporosis in men to prevent fractures. · for the treatment and prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men, premenopausal women and postmenopausal women receiving oestrogen. · for treatment of paget's disease of bone in men and women.

New Zealand - English - Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

rex medical ltd - alendronate sodium trihydrate 52.21mg equivalent to to 40 mg alendronate - tablet - 40 mg - active: alendronate sodium trihydrate 52.21mg equivalent to to 40 mg alendronate excipient: magnesium stearate maize starch mannitol microcrystalline cellulose sodium starch glycolate

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

arrotex pharmaceuticals pty ltd - alendronate sodium trihydrate, quantity: 91.35 mg (equivalent: alendronic acid, qty 70 mg) - tablet, uncoated - excipient ingredients: magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; mannitol - treatment of osteoporosis. osteoporosis must be confirmed by the finding of low bone mass of at least two standard deviations below the gender specific mean for young adults, or by the presence of osteoporotic fracture.

United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

proficient rx lp - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 70 mg - alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women, alendronate sodium tablets usp increase bone mass and reduces the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures) [see clinical studies (14.1) ]. alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.2) ]. alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.3) ]. alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density [see clinical studies (14.4) ]. alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for the treatment of paget’s disease of bone in men and women. treatment is indicated in patients with paget's di

United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

medvantx, inc. - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 70 mg - alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women, alendronate sodium tablets usp increase bone mass and reduces the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures) [see clinical studies (14.1) ]. alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.2) ]. alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.3) ]. alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density [see clinical studies (14.4) ]. alendronate sodium tablets usp are indicated for the treatment of paget’s disease of bone in men and women. treatment is indicated in patients with paget's di

United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

tagi pharma, inc. - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 70 mg in 75 ml - alendronate sodium is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women, alendronate increases bone mass and reduces the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures) [see clinical studies ( 14.1) ] . alendronate sodium is indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see clinical studies ( 14.3) ] . the optimal duration of use has not been determined. the safety and effectiveness of alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis are based on clinical data of four years duration. all patients on bisphosphonate therapy should have the need for continued therapy re-evaluated on a periodic basis. patients at low-risk for fracture should be considered for drug discontinuation after 3 to 5 years of use. patients who discontinue therapy should have their risk for fracture re-evaluated periodically. alendronate sodium is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: risk summary: availabl

United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

nucare pharmaceuticals, inc. - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 35 mg - alendronate sodium tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women, alendronate sodium tablets, usp increase bone mass and reduce the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures). [see clinical studies ( 14.1).] alendronate sodium tablets, usp are indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis [see clinical studies ( 14.2)] alendronate sodium tablets, usp are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see clinical studies ( 14.3)]. alendronate sodium tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density [see clinical studies ( 14.4)]. alendronate sodium table

United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

northstar rx llc - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 10 mg - alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women, alendronate sodium tablets increase bone mass and reduce the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures). [see clinical studies (14.1).] alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.2)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.3)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density [see clinical studies (14.4)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of paget’s disease of bone in men and women. treatment is indicated in patients with paget's disease of bone who have al

United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

rising pharmaceuticals, inc. - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 10 mg - alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women, alendronate sodium tablets increase bone mass and reduce the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures). [see clinical studies (14.1).] alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.2)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.3)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density [see clinical studies (14.4)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of paget’s disease of bone in men and women. treatment is indicated in patients with paget's disease of bone who have al

United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

physicians total care, inc. - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 10 mg - alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for: - treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women for the treatment of osteoporosis, alendronate sodium tablets increase bone mass and reduce the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures). osteoporosis may be confirmed by the finding of low bone mass (for example, at least 2 standard deviations below the premenopausal mean) or by the presence or history of osteoporotic fracture (see clinical pharmacology , pharmacodynamics ). for the prevention of osteoporosis, alendronate sodium tablets may be considered in postmenopausal women who are at risk of developing osteoporosis and for whom the desired clinical outcome is to maintain bone mass and to reduce the risk of future fracture. bone loss is particularly rapid in postmenopausal women younger than age 60. risk factors often associated with the development of postmenopausal osteoporosis include early menopause; moderately low bone mass (for examp