ALENDRONATE stands tall for thirty.

ALENDRONATE stands tall for thirty.

Osteoporosis in appropriate patients. Inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Key safety: Esophageal injury; hypocalcemia and other patient-specific contraindications. Monitor: Administration technique, calcium status and renal suitability. Counseling: Take with plain water on waking; remain upright at least 30 minutes and until after first food.

A patient takes alendronate at bedtime then lies down. What change is needed?

A. Take together with calcium and antacids before breakfast.

B. Use the labeled morning, plain-water and upright administration instructions.

C. Take with milk to improve both absorption and calcium intake.

D. Take at bedtime with plain water but lie down immediately.

ALENDRONATE stands tall for thirty.

ALENDRONATE stands tall for thirty.

Osteoporosis in appropriate patients. Inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Key safety: Esophageal injury; hypocalcemia and other patient-specific contraindications. Monitor: Administration technique, calcium status and renal suitability. Counseling: Take with plain water on waking; remain upright at least 30 minutes and until after first food.

A patient takes alendronate at bedtime then lies down. What change is needed?

A. Take together with calcium and antacids before breakfast.

B. Use the labeled morning, plain-water and upright administration instructions.

C. Take with milk to improve both absorption and calcium intake.

D. Take at bedtime with plain water but lie down immediately.

ALENDRONATE stands tall for thirty.

ALENDRONATE stands tall for thirty.

Osteoporosis in appropriate patients. Inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Key safety: Esophageal injury; hypocalcemia and other patient-specific contraindications. Monitor: Administration technique, calcium status and renal suitability. Counseling: Take with plain water on waking; remain upright at least 30 minutes and until after first food.

A patient takes alendronate at bedtime then lies down. What change is needed?

A. Take together with calcium and antacids before breakfast.

B. Use the labeled morning, plain-water and upright administration instructions.

C. Take with milk to improve both absorption and calcium intake.

D. Take at bedtime with plain water but lie down immediately.

ALENDRONATE stands tall for thirty.

ALENDRONATE stands tall for thirty.

Osteoporosis in appropriate patients. Inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Key safety: Esophageal injury; hypocalcemia and other patient-specific contraindications. Monitor: Administration technique, calcium status and renal suitability. Counseling: Take with plain water on waking; remain upright at least 30 minutes and until after first food.

A patient takes alendronate at bedtime then lies down. What change is needed?

A. Take together with calcium and antacids before breakfast.

B. Use the labeled morning, plain-water and upright administration instructions.

C. Take with milk to improve both absorption and calcium intake.

D. Take at bedtime with plain water but lie down immediately.