Drug therapy of osteoporosis and other pathologies of the musculoskeletal system is today at a new level thanks to the efforts of many pharmaceutical companies. Developers are actively engaged in the creation of modern and effective drugs that can help in solving such problems.
Now in pharmacies you can see a huge assortment of various drugs designed to eliminate diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Quite popular among them is the drug "Fosavans Forte." This tool is aimed at restoring bone tissue, which makes it possible to significantly reduce the likelihood of fractures.
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"Fosavans" - a drug designed to restore damaged bone tissue. This effect can significantly reduce the risk of fractures in osteoporosis and other pathologies.
In addition, the healing properties of this drug are extremely beneficial for women during menopause, as well as for people of advanced age. Indeed, it is during these periods that the fragility of bones significantly increases and the risk of fractures increases several times.
Drug action
"Fosavans Forte" is a combined medicine, which consists of colecalciferol and alendronic acid. By the way, it is she who participates in the creation of new bone tissue, penetrating into its matrix.
As for the second active ingredient, it activates the absorption of phosphate and calcium by the digestive tract, and regulates the process of their excretion through the kidneys. In addition, he takes part in the construction of bones and improves resorption.
The drug is produced in the form of capsules with a snow-white tint. Each of them contains 92 mg of alendronate sodium and 27 mg of colecalciferol. In addition to them, in the capsules there are auxiliary ingredients.
The absorption of the active ingredients of the drug is much faster and better if you take it about half an hour before the first meal. In this case, it is advisable to abandon orange juice and coffee. The drug is excreted by the kidneys after about 1-3 days along with urine.
Pharmacological properties
One of the main active ingredients of Fosavansa Forte, sodium alendronate, is involved in processes that prevent the natural destruction of bones, as well as in the formation of new tissues. This substance slows down resorption under natural conditions and abnormal degenerative changes. In addition, sodium alendronate stimulates the construction of healthy bone tissue.
The second ingredient of the drug, colecalciferol, is necessary to maintain the full process of new bone formation.
Indications
According to the instructions for use and reviews, Fosavans Forte is recommended for use in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. The drug avoids fractures and other bone injuries. In addition, it contributes to the normal supply of vitamin D to the body.
Doctors often prescribe Fosavans Forte for women during menopause in order to prevent osteoporosis, which often accompanies this condition.
Contraindications
The drug has several limitations, in the presence of which should be abandoned its use. Contraindications are:
- malformations of the esophagus, accompanied by a deterioration in its patency;
- acute renal failure;
- severe form of hypoparathyroidism;
- hypocalcemia;
- lactation period;
- bearing a child;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
In addition, with extreme caution, patients should take the medicine during an exacerbation of diseases of the upper digestive tract.
Instructions for use "Fosavansa Forte"
The drug is prescribed in one capsule (70 mg) 30 minutes before breakfast and taking other medications. It is necessary to wash the product with a large amount of ordinary water so that the tablet penetrates the stomach with greater ease. Drinking another liquid is not recommended, otherwise, the active ingredients of the drug will be poorly absorbed.
According to the instructions, "Fosavans Forte" is desirable to take immediately after waking up. After this, it is recommended to lie for half an hour. Capsules should not be absorbed or chewed, because otherwise painful sores may appear on the tongue and inside of the cheeks.
According to the instructions, "Fosavans Forte" is prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis, as well as its prevention in people at risk. When making such a diagnosis, it is recommended to take one capsule per week. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the physician and is determined by the severity of the patient's condition and the form of the disease itself. The duration of treatment can be from 3 months to a year.
The dosage of the drug remains unchanged for people in old age, as well as for patients suffering from mild renal failure.
Application features
An overdose of a medication can lead to the appearance of problems such as heartburn, gastritis, hypophosphatomy, an ulcer of the esophagus or stomach, and hypocalcemia.
To prevent such pathologies, it is recommended to drink a couple of glasses of milk or antacids to block the effect of sodium alendronate.
Do not provoke vomiting, since in this way you can cause severe irritation of the esophagus. After applying antacids, it is necessary to be upright for at least an hour.
Side effects
According to reviews, Fasovans Forte rarely quite provokes the occurrence of negative consequences. However, in some cases, the drug can lead to the occurrence of certain side effects from various organs and systems:
- digestive tract - diarrhea, constipation, slight nausea, pain in the stomach zone, ulcer of the esophagus;
- musculoskeletal system - sensation of aches in bones and joints;
- nervous system - dizziness and migraine;
- extremely rarely, patients display manifestations of allergies, dermatitis, slight visual impairment.
Much less often, taking "Fosavansa Forte" leads to a decrease in the amount of calcium and phosphate in the bloodstream, which is fraught with hypocalcemia.
Additional recommendations
The tool is able to provoke irritation of the mucous membrane of the upper digestive tract. That is why capsules are strictly forbidden to chew or dissolve.
Before starting therapy with the drug, it is necessary to get rid of hypocalcemia and vitamin D deficiency, if any. Treatment for sarcoidosis, leukemia and lymphoma involves the consumption of an additional dosage of this vitamin. In this case, it is very important to constantly monitor the presence of calcium in urine and plasma.
If the intake of vitamin D and minerals into the patient’s body is insufficient, it is very important to normalize the disturbed balance with the help of appropriate medications.
As for the interaction of the drug with alcohol, it is worth noting that alcohol negatively affects the general condition of bone tissue. And not surprising, because it stimulates the active removal of the necessary calcium from the body.
So when treating osteoporosis with the help of Fosavansa Forte, it is necessary to completely exclude alcohol from the daily menu. Otherwise, the selected therapy will not bring any result at all.
But with mild renal failure, the use of the drug is not prohibited. Taboo is the only severe form of this vice.
Extremely carefully, the drug should be treated by those who suffer from liver pathologies. When diagnosing an acute form of insufficiency, treatment of osteoporosis with the help of Fosavansa Forte is not recommended.
Drug interaction
It should be borne in mind that the simultaneous administration of Fosavansa Forte with other medicines, especially those that contain calcium, leads to its reduced absorption.
All drugs taken orally should be taken half an hour after it.
The effectiveness of therapy does not change with the combination of Fosavansa Forte with hormone replacement drugs.
It is worth taking into account that Olestra and mineral oils can complicate the process of absorption of vitamin D. But various anticonvulsant drugs, on the contrary, accelerate its absorption.
The period of gestation and lactation
"Fosavans Forte" is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Like most other medicines, this drug can negatively affect the development of the embryo, provoking certain defects.
With breast milk, active components that can provoke the occurrence of various pathologies or food poisoning enter the baby's body.
Since there is no information on the safety of Fosavansa Forte for a weakened organism, its use in childhood is excluded. The patient must be at least 18 years old.
Analogs of Fosavansa Forte
Alendronic Acid Medicines are produced in different countries. The domestic analogue of Fosavansa Forte is considered to be the medicine Alendronate. Russian-made tablets are several times cheaper than the original drug. The lower the cost are funds issued in Belarus and Tajikistan. As for the analogues from European manufacturers, they are in no way inferior in price. These drugs include:
- Alendra
- Ostemax
- "Forosa";
- Londromax;
- Ostalon.
All these products have identical instructions for use and indications.
Patient feedback
Like many other medicines, there are very different reviews of Fosavansa Fort. So, some users complain of a very noticeable bitter taste in the mouth during the period of taking the drug, others note significant nausea. In general, in responses about the remedy, there are often all kinds of complaints about the deterioration of well-being.
Many patients, due to the occurrence of side effects, completely abandoned the further use of the medication. However, in addition to negative ones, you can find a lot of positive feedback on the network. Those who nevertheless completed the course of treatment to the end, following all the doctor’s instructions, say that the medicine really helps to cope with the problem of vitamin D deficiency and even get rid of the manifestations of osteoporosis. Such a significant difference in opinion can be explained quite simply: in fact, patients' organisms respond very differently to the intake of such a potent drug. In addition, in addition to osteoporosis, the patient may have other health problems that leave their mark on overall well-being.
Among other things, an important disadvantage of the tool is its overpriced. In domestic pharmacies, the price of Fosavansa Forte can reach 3,000 rubles, while its counterparts are several times cheaper.
In addition, many patients who take this drug for a long time often complain of regular constipation.
As for the opinion of doctors, despite the relative high cost of the drug, it is very effective. This is confirmed by control analyzes of patients who underwent a full course of treatment using Fosavansa Forte.
Conclusion
- Fosavans Forte is prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis and relief of vitamin D deficiency.
- It contains alendronic acid and colecalciferol.
- Before starting therapy, you should definitely visit a doctor and pass the appropriate tests.
- The drug is not addictive.
- It is forbidden to prematurely complete the course of treatment even in case of retreat of the pain syndrome.