Automatic discontinuation of oral bisphosphonates for inpatients due to safety risk involving patient required to remain in upright position for at least 30 minutes, to take with a full glass of water, to hold food, other liquids and drugs for at least 30 minutes after dose, and several other issues. Exception: alendronate 35 mg stocked for rare cases of Paget's Disease.
Reviewed: May 22, 2007 (Actonel 75 mg tablets) and June 24, 2008 (Actonel 150 mg tablets) and January 27, 2009 (Oral Bisphosphonates) and April 26, 2011 (Atelvia)
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Automatic discontinuation of oral bisphosphonates for inpatients due to safety risk involving patient required to remain in upright position for at least 30 minutes, to take with a full glass of water, to hold food, other liquids and drugs for at least 30 minutes after dose, and several other issues. Exception: alendronate 35 mg stocked for rare cases of Paget's Disease.
Reviewed: May 22, 2007 (Actonel 75 mg tablets) and June 24, 2008 (Actonel 150 mg tablets) and January 27, 2009 (Oral Bisphosphonates) and April 26, 2011 (Atelvia)