Menofos (Alendronate)
Brand Name: Menofos
Generic Name: Alendronate
Manufacturer/Agent: Cipla Ltd
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 10mg
Pack size: 10
Trade Price: KES 345.00
Retail Price: @ KES 46.00
Class: Biphosphonates (Misc. drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
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Molecular Formulae: C4H12NO7P2NA.3H2O = 325.1
Precautions: Renal impairment. abnormalities of the oesophagus which delay emptying. hypocalcaemia. pregnancy or lactation.
Indications/Uses: Prevents bone removal by osteocalts. used in treatment of osteoporosis; 10mg od or 70mg weekly (1st thing in the morning, 30mins before food).
Interactions:
Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances. musculoskeletal pain. headaches. taste disturbances.