A 50-year-old patient with chronic rheumatoid arthritis and secondary osteoporosis is considering bisphosphonate therapy. According to NICE, which is ...

Question

A 50-year-old patient with chronic rheumatoid arthritis and secondary osteoporosis is considering bisphosphonate therapy. According to NICE, which is a key recommendation to accompany oral bisphosphonate use?

Accepted Answer

Take with plenty of water and remain upright for at least 30 minutes

Answer

Administer with a high-calcium meal

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Lie flat for at least 30 minutes after ingestion

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Take at bedtime with minimal fluid

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Only take once monthly without any other instructions

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis

A 50-year-old patient with chronic rheumatoid arthritis and secondary osteoporosis is considering bisphosphonate therapy. According to NICE, which is a key recommendation to accompany oral bisphosphonate use?