Take osteoporosis drugs and drink less juice
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Last Update: 2011-12-23
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Bisphosphonates are commonly used in osteoporosis because they can inhibit bone loss, increase bone density and reduce the risk of fracture However, oral administration of these drugs is rarely absorbed by human body, so it is very important to pay attention to the details of medication First of all, it's best to take medicine on an empty stomach Foods rich in calcium and iron will affect the absorption of bisphosphonate, which can reduce its bioavailability by 40% Coffee and orange juice can reduce the absorption of alendronate by 60% The best way to take the medicine is to take it half an hour before breakfast with about 200 ml warm water Second, drink less juice Bisphosphonates are irritant to esophageal and gastrointestinal mucosa Gastric acid secretion is active after eating, which may cause heartburn and nausea Therefore, do not drink juice, coffee, etc within half an hour after taking the medicine Finally, bone mineral density was checked regularly High dose and long-term administration of bisphosphonates may cause bone pain, muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, mandible pain and other skeletal muscle damage Therefore, the long-term drug users, the best half a year or a year to do a bone mineral density test.
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