new LIQUID form of Fosamax

June 2004

You'll see a new LIQUID form of Fosamax.

It contains 70 mg of alendronate per 75 mL single-dose bottle.

Fosamax solution will be an alternative to the 70 mg tablets...for once-weekly treatment of osteoporosis.

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Table of Contents

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Neurology & Pain Apomorphine will be more available for advanced Parkinson's
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Diabetes Most diabetes patients should be taking a statin
Hematology & Oncology Zyprexa (olanzapine) to prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer patients
OTC Products Dulcolax, Excedrin and other OTCs often do not contain what you would expect
Women's Health home menopause tests
HIV & AIDS Viread (VEER-ee-ad), the ONCE-DAILY antiretroviral drug
Infectious Diseases Quinolones are losing their effectiveness for gonorrhea
Osteoporosis new LIQUID form of Fosamax