Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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The Use of Alendronate in the Treatment of Osteoporosis and Its Side Effects

Syed Mique^{* *}Correspondence: Syed Mique, Department of Osteoporosis, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK, Email:

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Corticosteroids can also use alendronate to treat osteoporosis (a type of medication that may cause osteoporosis in some patients). Paget's disease of the bones is also treated with alendronate (a condition in which the bones are soft and weak and may be deformed, painful, or easily broken). Treatment for osteoporosis brought on by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure includes alendronate. We should take alendronate if we have osteoporosis and a high risk of bone fractures. Paget's disease of the bones is also treated with alendronate. Adults with osteoporosis may use alendronate to both prevent and treat specific forms of bone loss. Thinner, more fragile bones are a result of osteoporosis. As we get older, after menopause, or if we use corticosteroid drugs like prednisone for a long time, our risk of having osteoporosis rises. Bone hydroxyapatite label binds to alendronic acid. Local acidity brought on by bone resorption releases alendronic acid, which is then ingested by osteoclasts through fluid-phase endocytosis1. When endocytic vesicles get acidified, alendronic acid is released into the osteoclasts' cytosol, where it causes apoptosis1. Decreases in urine calcium, deoxypyridinoline, and cross-linked N-telopeptidases of type I collagenLabel are indicators of decreased bone resorption caused by osteoclast inhibition. By reducing bone loss, this medicine works. This result lowers the possibility of breaking bones and maintains strong bones (fractures). Alendronate is a member of the bisphosphonate drug class. Alendronate slows bone loss in order to work. This result lowers the possibility of breaking bones and maintains strong bones (fractures). Alendronate is a member of the bisphosphonate drug class.

Once daily, immediately after waking up and before consuming first meal, drink, or other medication, take this medication by mouth. Take it with a full glass of ordinary water (6 to 8 ounces, or 180 to 240 millilitres). Completely inhale the pill. Avoid chewing or sucking on it. After that, remain fully upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for at least 30 minutes. Don't lay down until we had our first meal of the day. Only when taken on an empty stomach does alendronate work. After taking the drug, wait at least 30 minutes (ideally 1 to 2 hours) before eating or drinking anything besides plain water. Never take this medication before going to sleep or right before getting out of bed. We may get side effects and it might not be absorbed. Adverse consequences, such as rarely, this medicine may result in severe esophageal irritation and ulcers. Alendronate should be stopped immediately if we have any of the following unlikely but very significant side effects, and we should consult a doctor or chemist right away. Heartburn that is either new or getting worse, chest pain, or pain or difficulty swallowing. Rarely this medication cause a very serious allergic reaction. But, if we experience any severe allergic reaction symptoms, such as a rash, itching or swelling (particularly of the face, tongue, or throat), dizziness, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention right away. Only in individuals whose fracture risk is low or has been reduced as a result of the treatment itself may treatment with ALN or ZOL be discontinued after 3 to 5 years. It is advised never to stop treating individuals who have one or more common osteoporotic fractures.