Bifosa 10mg Tablet

Learn more about Bifosa 10mg Tablet, a quality offering from Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Alendronic Acid (10mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Osteoporosis,Treatment of Paget's disease. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

MRP: ₹ 44.17
Packing: 14.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Alendronic Acid (10mg)
Brand: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Osteoporosis,Treatment of Paget's disease

Description

Bifosa 10mg Tablet is used to prevent or treat weakening of the bones (osteoporosis), caused by menopause or use of steroids), and treat Paget's disease of the bone
This medicine helps regulate bone remodeling by reducing bone turnover
It also alleviate bone pain, reduce fractures, and improve bone density.Bifosa 10mg Tablet is best taken without food
You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it
Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better
It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug
Bifosa 10mg Tablet is only part of a program of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.
The most common side effects include headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea
These are usually mild and will disappear after a short time
If they do not go away, tell your doctor
Bifosa 10mg Tablet can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease
It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw
These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention
Tell your doctor straight away.
You should not be given this medicine if you are breastfeeding
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels
Also, let your doctor know what other drugs you are taking
Some of them may affect or be affected by, this medicine, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and osteoporosis
You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels
Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely
Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Bifosa 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bifosa 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Bifosa 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bifosa 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Bifosa 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Bifosa 10mg Tablet is not expected to have any effects but in rare cases, it may cause dizziness, severe muscle, joint and bone pain and eye pain or inflammation. This may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Bifosa 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.^If you are taking Bifosa 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding, monitor baby's blood calcium levels during the first two months.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Bifosa 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Bifosa 10mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Bone Resorption Inhibitors- Bisphosphonates
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Bisphosphonate Derivative

Uses of Bifosa 10mg Tablet

In Treatment of Paget's disease Paget's disease is a chronic bone disorder characterized by abnormal bone remodeling
It causes bones to become larger, weaker, and more brittle
Symptoms of Paget's disease include bone pain, deformities, and fractures
Bifosa 10mg Tablet helps control bone regeneration
When taken regularly, it can also alleviate bone pain, reduce fractures, improve bone density, and slow down the progress of the disease.