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Drate 70mg is a prescription drug indicated in cases of osteoporosis. However, the specific use of the drug, how to use it, what precautions to take when using Drate 70mg, not everyone understands. Let's learn more about Drate 70mg uses, usage, and dosage in this article.
1. What is 70mg Drate?
Drate 70mg belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs for the treatment of Gout and osteoarthritis, which are made in the form of uncoated tablets. Rectangular box, white background with black letters, drug name printed in bold red.
The main ingredients of Drate 70mg include:
Alendronic Acid; Lactose; Microcrystalline cellulose; Povidon K -30; Croscarmellose sodium; Magnesium stearate; Drate 70mg is packaged in a hard case. Each box contains 1 blister x 4 tablets, each tablet containing Alendonat 70mg and excipients just enough.
2. What are the uses of Drate 70mg?
Drate 70mg contains Alendronate 70mg - an amino bisphosphonate that specifically inhibits bone resorption. This component selectively accumulates at sites of active bone resorption where Alnendronate inhibits the activity of osteoclasts.
Drate 70mg is used to significantly increase bone mass in positions such as the spine, femoral neck, and trochanter. Some clinical studies also show that using Drate 70mg in postmenopausal women aged 40-85 years with osteoporosis significantly reduces vertebral fractures after 3 years of use. Bone mineral density increased significantly after 3 months of use.
Therefore, the drug Drate 70mg main use is to treat osteoporosis in premenopausal women, reduce the rate of osteoporosis in elderly men.
3. Indication of the drug Drate 70mg
Drug Drate 70mg is usually indicated in the following cases:
The subject is elderly; Women of premenopausal age and suffering from osteoporosis; Men with osteoporosis; Drate 70mg is prescribed, so it should be used with caution, only in the indicated list to ensure safety. In addition, the doctor can also prescribe Drate 70mg for some other subjects, depending on the case.
4. Dosage and how to use Drate 70mg
Drate 70mg is taken by mouth with a large glass of water (180 -240ml). Take about half an hour before meals, drinks or other medicines (if any).
Do not lie down immediately after taking Drate 70mg for at least 30 minutes. Because it can cause stomach and esophageal problems. Do not drink at bedtime or drink immediately after waking up.
The recommended dose of Drate 70mg is 1 tablet/week. No dose adjustment is required for the elderly, with mild to moderate renal impairment. In case of severe renal failure, it should not be used.
5. Who should not take Drate 70mg?
Drate 70mg is not used for the following cases:
People with esophageal malformations; In case of inability to sit or stand for at least 30 minutes; Allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient or excipient contained in Drate 70mg ; Subjects with hypocalcemia; History of allergy, anaphylaxis to other drugs; Pregnant; Machine operators, drivers (because it can cause drowsiness, headaches) The above subjects should not take Drate 70mg.
6. Recommendations and cautions when taking Drate 70mg
Drate 70mg is a prescription drug, so it should be used with caution. Some recommendations and cautions in the manufacturer's word you need to know.
Some cases of taking Alendronate encountered inflammation, ulceration of the esophagus, even accompanied by bleeding. Therefore, when using it, it is necessary to be very vigilant for any clinical signs that the patient is having a reaction in the esophagus.
This risk is often found in cases of lying down immediately after taking the drug, or drinking too little water when taking the drug.
Use caution when using Drate 70mg in people with gastrointestinal disease. Because it can make the disease worse.
In subjects with hypocalcaemia, it is necessary to treat symptomatically before intending to use Drate 70mg.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw, muscle, bone, and joint pain have also been reported in patients receiving bisphosphonates.
7. Drate 70mg . drug interactions
Drate 70mg may interact with some other drugs such as:
Drugs containing Estrogen - female hormone; Calcium supplements and antacids; Pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs containing Aspirin; Other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have recently taken for appropriate advice.
8. Drate 70mg . side effects
Drate 70mg can cause side effects, but are not too serious and usually do not require discontinuation of the drug. The incidence of side effects increased in the group of subjects being treated for Paget's disease of bone.
Possible side effects such as headache, flatulence, reflux, difficulty swallowing, abdominal distension, rash, gastritis,...
9. Preservation of Drate 70mg
Drate 70mg stored under ideal conditions is to avoid high temperature and low humidity conditions.
Drate 70mg main use is to treat and prevent osteoporosis in the elderly. The drug belongs to the group of drugs prescribed by a doctor, not self-administered. If there is any abnormality, please consult your doctor, pharmacist for specific answers.
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