Osteoporosis is a type of bone disorders, which makes the bones feeble and thin. In certain situation, the bone tissue breaks down the density of the bones, and makes it inactive day by day. It is also called ‘porous bones’; a bone which easily gets fractured due to weakness. However, women are more likely to face osteoporosis problem after menopause and delivery stage. A human bone holds thick protective outer cover known as compact (solid) bone, which is finished up of minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, etc.) and other tough components. Further, an inside layer of the outer cover finished with trabecular bone, which is also termed as spongy (soft) bone, compiled with collagen engage to minerals, blood stream, and bone marrow that gives a springy appearance. People carrying vigorous body holds thick bone, and a small hollow space. Whereas, in the cases of osteoporosis, the gap of the hollow space becomes wider, which results inflexible, unhealthy and easily fractured bones? However, an osteoporosis can attack any age group person, but it depends on the durability and longevity of the bones. However, women are more likely to get bone disorder called osteoporosis comparing to men; since, they drop more fabrics and material present in the bone due to estrogen (a hormone to protect the bone) decrement. The presence of Estrogen gets reduced in women after menopause, which leads to many bone disorders in women? Joint pain, inflexible joints, facing difficulty in standing and moving; joint swelling, etc. are some of the symptoms, which indicates osteoporosis problem. People, who is under treatment of severe diseases such as cancer, HIV, tuberculosis, tumor, etc. are under risk of osteoporosis; since, excessive medicine intake makes the bone unhealthy and inactive to perform. Moreover, the personal and family history matters too for osteoporosis problem. Sports people are more likely to get osteoporosis issue. Furthermore, constant smoker and alcohol drinker also get the chances of osteoporosis; since, the cartilage and elastic of bones get reduced, gradually. However, osteoporosis is not so severe disorder of the bones; its proper care reduces the problem, to some extent. To solve this problem people need to undergo medication and healthy diet.
Fosamax medicine
Fosamax is a medicine, which is especially introduced for the women, to treat osteoporosis problem. Fosamax comes in the category of bisphophonates. It is a drug, which assists to treat osteoporosis in women, which occurs after menopause. However, it also helps treat an osteoporosis in men and women both, by consuming steroids. Fosamax is used to expand the density of the bone in men suffering from osteoporosis, and also treat the ailment called Paget’s (a disorder of bone) in men and women both. Fosamax mends the bone disorders and improve the formation of bone density. Consuming this medicine reduces the chances of bone fractures and promotes flexible bones. Fosamax contain essential chemicals, which assist to recover the vanished bone health. Its intake gradually makes the bone strong and flexible.
Usage of Fosamax
One needs to take care of their daily dosage of medicine. However, usage of Fosamax is totally depending on the doctor’s recommendation. Avoid consuming this drug; if, you carry a small amount of calcium in your blood called (hypocalcemia) or carrying inflexible muscles of the esophagus. Take a gap of 40 minutes to consume Fosamax; if, you feel inflexible movement of the body, finding difficult to stand, sit, or move. An Alendronate can bring critical problems in the abdomen or esophagus (the pipe that linked through the mouth to the abdomen). You need to sit or stand straight for maximum 30 minutes after consuming Fosamax tablets. Further, read the content of the label written over the medicine. Use it accordingly or else consult the doctor for its proper use. Do not over, under or extensively intake the Fosamax. Well it is suggested to intake Fosamax once in a day or once in a week. Intake the medicine, half an hour before the meal you take, in the morning. If, you intake the medicine once in a week, then take the medicine on the same day as you have taken in the previous week. As like you consume this week of Monday, same way consume it at the next week on Monday. Try to maintain a proper time gap between the medicine consumption. Take sufficient amount of water to intake the medicine. Avoid sitting or lying down after consuming Fosamax. Avoid drinking or eating anything instantly after in taking this drug. Consult the doctor if, you are under any other medication treatment; since, two medicines together bring some side-effects to the health. In case, do not merge the medicine and eat, keep at least 4 hours distance between two drugs. Keep checking your bone minerals regularly. The longevity of this treatment could go for 3 to 4 years. If, you are undergoing any dental treatment, then reveal the point to the doctor about Fosamax intake; since, you need to stop this medicine during dental treatment. Moreover, while consuming this drug one needs to maintain proper and healthy diet, and perfect fitness of the health. In addition, store the medicine at room temperature, away from children and sun rays. Keep the medicine properly closed do not allow the air to pass in.
Negative impact of Fosamax
Fosamax may lead to some negative-impact to the health. Some common side- effects are listed below.
• Facing problem in breathing, swelling of face, tongue, throat and lips.
• Moderate heart blazing, bloating.
• Nausea, giddiness, vomiting
• Inflame of joints and stomach ache.
• Hand and feet swelling.
• Pain of eyes, head, etc.
Some severe impact
• Extreme heart burns, jaw swelling and pain.
• Chest aches, ribs ache, and body pain.
• Facing difficulty in swallowing.
• Extreme joints, bone and muscle ache.
• Fever, lack of sensation (numbness).
These are some severe impact of Fosamax. However, in certain situation do consult the doctor instantly. Do not avoid certain condition by considering it as a common disorder of health.