Question

A.J is a 59-year old female who has has a new prescription for conjugated estrogen and alendronate. Why would these medications be prescribed? What are the contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions of conjugated estrogen? What teaching needs to be included to the patient taking conjugated estrogen? What are the contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions of alendronate? What teaching needs to be included to the patient taking alendronate?

Answer 1

Ans.) The mentioned drug; conjugated estrogen and alendronate is prescribed to treat problem of low bone mineral density postmenopausal women. (A.J is a 59-year old female is suffering from symptoms of postmenopause).

The bisphosphonate alendronate and conjugated equineestrogens are both usually used for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

The common side effect are nausea, vomiting, bloating, headache, hair loss, upset stomach, vaginal itching, disturbed menstrual cycle, dizziness etc. These symptoms vary from person to person.

While taking the medicine orally, do not crush, chew, or dissolve them. By doing so, the medicine releases the entire drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Try to swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.