Alendronate sodium is the generic name of the biphosphonate drug, Fosamax, which strengthens the bones by improving bone mineral density. This drug, however, has been in the news lately due to the rising cases of atypical fracture sustained by its users along with its cousin drug Fosamax Plus D. With the advancement of the New Jersey Fosamax Femur Fracture Lawsuits, the decision of the jury is closing in.
Fosamax is given to its patients in order to achieve its therapeutic effects. This drug, just like any other, carries along potentially serious side effects particularly in the gastrointestinal system. As it goes with any medication as well, excessive intake of the drug may lead to Fosamax overdose.
The effects of a Fosamax overdose may vary according to a number of factors which includes the amount of Fosamax taken and whether it was taken with other medications or substances. Furthermore, the most common manifestations of the Fosamax overdose are as follows:
– Heartburn or indigestion
– Calcium and/or phosphate levels in the blood are below normal range (hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia respectively)
– Ulcerations in the esophagus (tube connecting the mouth to the stomach), stomach or intestine
The treatment to manage Fosamax overdose will also vary, however, induced vomiting should not be done because the drug itself can be irritating to the digestive tract especially the esophagus. Although you may be able to restrict the drug from getting into the bloodstream by drinking milk or taking antacids (drugs that stabilizes stomach acidity.)
Supportive care may also be included in the treatment of the overdose, which attempts to correct the symptoms manifested.The supportive care for the patients may include:
– Keeping an eye on the heart rate, blood pressure and repiratory rate (breathing)
– Fluid replacement through Intravenous (IV) lines
– Calcium supplement through IV to treat hypocalcemia
– Other measures depending on the symptoms
You need to urgently seek medical assistance if you have overdosed yourself with Fosamax.
So that adverse events are reduced, take your drug exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you forget to take your medication for that day, skip the dose and just wait for your next dose the following morning. In you missed a weekly dose, you will need to take the medication the next morning after you remembered about your therapy and just resume with your usual schedule for the next dose. Never double your dose.
An overdose should never be taken lightly as well as other Fosamax side effects. A Fosamax Fracture Lawsuit will never be enough to compensate any loss in your health because of the drug.
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