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Is there a generic drug equivalent for Fosamax?
The generic name for Fosamax is alendronate sodium.
What are the risk of tooth extraction when taking Fosamax?
There is a risk to people who take Fosamax who have dental procedures done. They are at increased risk for death of the jaw bone, which causes pain, swelling, exposed bone, and deterioration of bone.
What organs does the dialysis michine take place of?
The most common is a kidney dialysis machine.
Can you take a sleeping pill if you are on dialysis?
yes
What drug company makes fosamax?
Fosamax is the trade name given by Merck. It is now found as a generic. Barr and Teva sell this generic form.
When will the generic for fosamax be available?
The generic for Fosamax is already available. The FDA gave their approval for a generic version of the medication in 2008.
Which cruise ships have dialysis on board?
I don't know that any cruise ships have permanent dialysis units on board. However a group call Dialysis at Sea (see related link) does offer select cruises that will allow patients that need dialysis to take a cruise.
How much benadryl can a dialysis patient take at once?
Yes
Can dialysis patients take Advil?
Standard dosages of ibuprofen should not be a problem if the patient is on dialysis. However, most dialysis patients have concomitant heart disease, vascular disease, and or diabetes. It is on those grounds they should not take ibuprofen unless they are on a daily aspirin. Patients with kidney disease and not on dialysis should NOT take ibuprofen or other NSAIDS as this may have been contributory to their renal disease in the first place.
Deterioring jaw bone and fosamax?
Fosamax is a prescription drug used to treat older people suffering from osteoporosis. The drug was designed to increase bone mass which subsequently reduces the risk of bone fractures. One reported side effect with Fosamax is jaw osteonecrosis. A few years ago, studies also indicated drugs like Fosamax for a long time may weaken bones.
What if you stop taking Fosamax cold turkey?
Fosamax is a prescription grade pain killer. Anyone that tries to quit this drug cold turkey risks going into withdrawal.
What treatment is used for people who have kidneys that no longer can filter waste from the blood?
Dialysis is.
