SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Alendronate

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Alendronate

Alendronate has 36 Side Effects total
24 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Alendronate

USES: Alendronate is used to treat a certain type of bone disease called Paget's disease. This disease weakens and deforms bones. Alendronate works by slowing bone loss, helping to keep your bones strong and less likely to break. It also helps reduce bone pain from this disease. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates.

Alendronate has 24 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Aseptic Necrosis of Jaw Bone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Bone Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Burning Stomach - Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Fracture of Femur Thigh Bone - Fracture of Femur is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Uvea of the Eye - Uveitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the White Outer Coat of the Eye - Scleritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Puncture, Tear or Hole in the Esophagus - Esophageal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Ulcer - Gastric Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Stricture of Esophagus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

Critical Seriousness - Ulcers of Esophagus - Esophageal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alendronate

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Alendronate has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alendronate Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Alendronate

Alendronate Drug-Drug Interactions

Alendronate has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Alendronate has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s). Alendronate has interactions of moderate seriousness with 3118 drug(s). Alendronate has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Alendronate has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Alendronate.

Alendronate Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Achalasia of Esophagus - Failure of Esophageal Sphincter to Relax is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Bed-Ridden - Bedridden Patient or One Unable to Move Around Freely is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Esophageal Obstruction - Blockage of the Esophagus is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Fracture of Femur - Fracture of Femur Thigh Bone is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Hypocalcemia - Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Stricture of Esophagus is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Peptic Ulcer is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Arthralgia - Joint Pain is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Aseptic Necrosis of Jaw Bone is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Duodenitis - Inflammation of Duodenum or Top Portion of Small Intestine is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Esophageal Ulcer - Ulcers of Esophagus is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Esophagitis - Inflammation of the Esophagus is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Gastritis - Burning Stomach is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Vitamin D Deficiency is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Contraindication Warnings

Atrial Fibrillation is a contraindication of Alendronate.

Alendronate has 12 related brands and strengths:

Alendronate 10 Mg Tab Alendronate 35 Mg Tab Alendronate 40 Mg Tab Alendronate 5 Mg Tab Alendronate 70 Mg Tab Alendronate 70 Mg/75 Ml Oral Soln Fosamax 10 Mg Tab Fosamax 35 Mg Tab Fosamax 40 Mg Tab Fosamax 5 Mg Tab Fosamax 70 Mg Tab Fosamax 70 Mg/75 Ml Oral Soln

Alendronate - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe stomach pain, painful heartburn, pain in the esophagus (chest pain), muscle weakness/cramps, mental/mood changes.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.