A 60-year-old woman with osteoporosis is commenced on oral alendronate. Which of the following instructions is MOST appropriate to minimise adverse ef...

Question

A 60-year-old woman with osteoporosis is commenced on oral alendronate. Which of the following instructions is MOST appropriate to minimise adverse effects and optimise absorption?

Accepted Answer

Take the tablet with a full glass of water on an empty stomach and remain upright for at least 30 minutes

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Take the tablet with food in the evening

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Take the tablet with water and lie down immediately

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Crush the tablet and mix with juice

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Take with calcium supplements at the same time

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis treatment

A 60-year-old woman with osteoporosis is commenced on oral alendronate. Which of the following instructions is MOST appropriate to minimise adverse effects and optimise absorption?