Menofos (Alendronate)


Brand Name: Menofos

Generic Name: Alendronate

Manufacturer/Agent: Cipla Ltd


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 70mg

Pack size: 10

Trade Price: KES 1,644.50

Retail Price: @ KES 219.27


Class: Biphosphonates (Misc. drugs)

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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).

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Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances. musculoskeletal pain. headaches. taste disturbances.