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Alendronic Acid (70mg)

🏭 Cubit Healthcare 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Jul 5, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 05, 2026

What is cufosa 70mg tablet used for?

Alendrate (Alendronic Acid) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Alendronic Acid (70mg), which Inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by binding to hydroxyapatite and in. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

Generic Name: Alendronic Acid
Manufacturer: Cubit Healthcare
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: A
Prescription Required: Yes

💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 cufosa 70mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, osteoporosis in men, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, Paget's disease of bone.

Off-label uses: Osteogenesis imperfecta, fibrous dysplasia, hypercalcemia of malignancy (not first-line).

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Alendronic Acid
Brand Name	Alendrate
Manufacturer	Cubit Healthcare
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Bone resorption inhibitor -Bisphosphonates
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from moisture and light.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; absorption is significantly reduced by food, especially calcium-containing foods.

DistributionDistributes to bone and is released slowly from bone tissue.

Protein BindingApproximately 78% bound to plasma proteins.

MetabolismNot metabolized; excreted unchanged in urine.

Half-LifeLong terminal half-life of about 10 years due to release from bone.

ExcretionExcreted primarily unchanged in urine; also eliminated in feces via biliary excretion.

BioavailabilityOral bioavailability is about 0.7% on an empty stomach; reduced by food.

Onset of ActionOnset of action is within weeks; maximal effect may take months.

Peak Plasma TimePeak plasma concentration occurs 0.5 to 2 hours after dosing.

Duration of ActionDuration of action is long due to binding to bone; weekly dosing is effective.

How It Works

Inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by binding to hydroxyapatite and interfering with osteoclast activity.

Mechanism Steps

1Alendronate binds to hydroxyapatite in bone matrix.

2Osteoclasts resorb bone and release alendronate into the resorption lacuna.

3Alendronate is internalized by osteoclasts via fluid-phase endocytosis.

💡 How to Take cufosa 70mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of cufosa 70mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Abdominal pain
Nausea
Dyspepsia
Constipation
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Musculoskeletal pain

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Esophageal ulceration
Osteonecrosis of the jaw
Atypical femur fractures
Severe musculoskeletal pain
Hypocalcemia

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Uveitis
Scleritis
Hepatotoxicity
Skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Renal toxicity

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Calcium supplements	Major	Reduced absorption of alendronate
Antacids	Major	Reduced absorption of alendronate
Oral iron supplements	Major	Reduced absorption of alendronate
NSAIDs	Major	Increased risk of gastrointestinal ulcers
Aspirin	Moderate	Increased risk of gastrointestinal irritation
Corticosteroids	Moderate	Increased risk of gastrointestinal ulcers
Loop diuretics	Moderate	Increased risk of hypocalcemia
ACE inhibitors	Minor	Possible increased risk of hyperkalemia
NSAIDs (minor)	Minor	Increased gastrointestinal effects

🚨 Major Interactions

Calcium supplements
Antacids
Oral iron supplements
NSAIDs

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Aspirin
Corticosteroids
Loop diuretics

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

🍽️ Food Interactions

Food, especially calcium-rich foods, significantly reduces absorption; should be taken on an empty stomach with plain water.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Alcohol may increase risk of gastrointestinal irritation; avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to alendronate, hypocalcemia, inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes, severe renal impairment (CrCl <35 mL/min), esophageal abnormalities.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Bone mineral density, serum calcium, serum phosphate, renal function, dental health.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk in animal studies.

💊 Overdose Management

Induce vomiting if recent; administer milk or antacids to bind drug; monitor for hypocalcemia and esophageal irritation.

⏰ Missed Dose

If a dose is missed, take it the next morning after remembering; do not take two doses on the same day.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Jul 05, 2026

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📌 Quick Facts

Storage	Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from moisture and light.
Route	Oral
Pregnancy	Category A
Breastfeeding	Not recommended; excreted in breast milk in animal studies.
Alcohol	Alcohol may increase risk of gastrointestinal irritation; avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
Onset of Action	Onset of action is within weeks; maximal effect may take months.
Half-Life	Long terminal half-life of about 10 years due to release from bone.
Prescription	✅ Required

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