Parend Tablets 70 mg (Sodium Alendronate Trihydrate)

Adult dose

As Sodium Alendronate, take 70 mg once weekly in the morning at least 30 minutes before consuming food, beverages, or other medications with a sufficient quantity of water (170 ~ 230 mL). After taking, do not lie down for at least 30 minutes, and do not lie down until after the first intake of food. This medication should be taken immediately upon waking in the morning and should not be taken before bedtime or before rising. If a dose is forgotten,

This medication can cause irritation to the stomach and esophagus, so it should be used with particular caution in patients with esophageal disorders or those with gastritis, duodenitis, ulcers, etc. When taking this medication, it should be taken with a sufficient amount of water, and it is important not to lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking the medicine. If any symptoms of esophageal irritation occur, the treatment should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Patients with esophageal stricture or achalasia, hypocalcemia, severe renal failure, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with certain genetic disorders should not take this drug. During treatment, side effects such as abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, constipation, musculoskeletal pain, headache may occur; if symptoms worsen, notify a doctor. In particular, this drug may interfere with the absorption when taken with calcium supplements or antacids, so it is important to space the administration time of this medication at least 30 minutes apart from other medications. Pregnant women should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid it as it may be passed into breast milk. Safety for children and adolescents under 18 years of age has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it. Elderly patients can take this medication, but some patients may have increased sensitivity to the drug, so caution is advised. If this drug is taken for a long time, there may be a rare occurrence of fractures in certain areas of the bones, thus continuous monitoring and orthopedic consultations may be necessary. When taking this medication, it is essential to fully understand the method of administration and precautions, take it according to the doctor's instructions, and consult healthcare professionals immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), esophagitis, esophageal erosion, esophageal ulcers, rarely esophageal stricture, esophageal perforation, severe allergic reactions, severe complications of stomach or duodenal ulcers, local jaw bone necrosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, symptoms of hypocalcemia, abnormal skin reactions, severe headache, tension fractures, urinary disturbances, angioedema, general malaise and weakness, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, acid reflux, esophageal ulcer, vomiting, dysphagia, abdominal bloating, gastritis, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, muscle cramps, headache, dizziness, taste disturbance, rash, itching, hair loss, black stools, oral-pharyngeal ulcers

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing this way helps maintain the effectiveness and prevents deterioration of the medication.

Appearance

White oval tablets

Package unit

4 tablets (4 tablets/AluAlu)x1)