Question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is crucial for safe and effective administration, according to the BNF?

Accepted Answer

Take on an empty stomach with plenty of plain water and remain upright for 30 minutes

Answer

Take with a glass of milk before breakfast

Answer

Take immediately after finishing breakfast

Answer

Take at bedtime with a small snack

Answer

Take with orange juice 30 minutes before breakfast

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is crucial for safe and effective administration, according to the BNF?