Pharmacology Made Easy: Medication Information Table PDF
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Royal Holloway, University of London
2023
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This document is a medication information table focusing on Bisphosphonates - alendronate. It includes information about the therapeutic use, adverse drug reactions, interventions, administration, and client instructions. The document relates to pharmaceuticals and health.
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Pharmacology Made Easy Medication Information Table Bisphosphonates – alendronate Category Information THERAPEUTIC USE Prevention and treatment of:...
Pharmacology Made Easy Medication Information Table Bisphosphonates – alendronate Category Information THERAPEUTIC USE Prevention and treatment of: $ Postmenopausal osteoporosis $ Glucocorticoid-related osteoporosis $ Age-related osteoporosis in clients who are assigned male at birth ADVERSE DRUG Esophagitis REACTIONS Gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain) Muscle and joint pain Eye pain and vision changes INTERVENTIONS Give medication with 6 to 8 oz of water. For 30 min after taking medication, have clients: $ Remain in upright position. $ Avoid eating or drinking anything other than water. $ Avoid giving calcium supplement or antacid. Give analgesic for muscle and joint pain. Monitor clients for changes in vision. ADMINISTRATION Give medication 30 min before breakfast with a full glass of water. Have client sit or stand for 30 min after administration. Avoid giving calcium-containing medications/supplements within 30 min of administration. CLIENT INSTRUCTIONS Instruct clients to take medication with full glass of water. Instruct clients to do the following for 30 min after taking medication. $ Sit or stand up. $ Avoid eating or drinking anything other than water. $ Avoid taking calcium supplement or antacid. Advise clients to take analgesic for muscle and joint pain and report pain that persists. Instruct clients to report changes in swallowing or vision to provider. Copyright ©2023 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. All rights reserved. This resource is copyright protected material of ATI and is provided for use solely under license by ATI. Copying, distributing, or posting this material on the internet or social media is strictly prohibited. Posting on institution LMS requires ATI’s prior written permission. PAGE 1 www.atitesting.com ©2023 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. Pharmacology Made Easy: Medication Information Table Bisphosphonates – alendronate Category Information CONTRAINDICATIONS Esophageal strictures/disorders or difficulty swallowing Clients unable to sit up for 30 min after administration Renal insufficiency Hypocalcemia PRECAUTIONS Upper gastrointestinal disorders Infection Liver disease Heart failure INTERACTIONS Calcium supplements and dairy products decrease absorption when given within 30 min of each other. PAGE 2 www.atitesting.com ©2023 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C.
