Question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed Alendronic Acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is most important to give her regarding administration to minimise oesophageal irritation?

Accepted Answer

Take with a full glass of water and remain upright for at least 30 minutes

Answer

Take immediately after food

Answer

Take at bedtime

Answer

Take with milk

Answer

Take with orange juice

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed Alendronic Acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is most important to give her regarding administration to minimise oesophageal irritation?