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Calcium carbonate Evenity (romosozumab) Alendronate
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Calcium carbonate Evenity (romosozumab) Alendronate
Over-the-counter

Prescribed for GERD, Osteoporosis, Hypocalcemia, Osteopenia, Erosive Esophagitis, Indigestion, Stomach Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer. Calcium carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Osteoporosis. Evenity may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Calcium carbonate has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect.

Evenity has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.

Alendronate has an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from a total of 185 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 78% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

N/A

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 80 tablet, chewable
Strength 750 mg
Per unit* $0.15
Cost* $11.74

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Quantity 2.34 mL
Strength 105 mg/1.17 mL
Per unit* $1,203.60
Cost* $2,816.42

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Quantity 4 tablet
Strength 70 mg
Per unit* $4.26 - $8.44
Cost* $17.02 - $33.77

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Dosage Forms
  • Compounding powder
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Subcutaneous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Alcalak, Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief Gum, Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews, Alkets, Alkums, Ami-Lac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Cal-Mint, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcid, Calcitab, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Caltro, Chooz, D-Cal, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Children's Relief, Maalox Regular Strength, Oysco 500, Oyster Cal, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Titralac, Trial Antacid, Tums Antacid Naturals, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Bites Ultra Strength, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular Strength, Tums Smoothies, Tums Smoothies Extra Strength, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Ultra 1000 View more

N/A

 Binosto, Fosamax
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

307.2 hours

N/A
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Summary unavailable.

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with Calcium carbonate:

  • 12 major drug interactions (29 brand and generic names)
  • 158 moderate drug interactions (1481 brand and generic names)
  • 53 minor drug interactions (355 brand and generic names)

A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Evenity:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 46 moderate drug interactions (260 brand and generic names)

A total of 118 drugs are known to interact with Alendronate:

  • 3 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
  • 110 moderate drug interactions (1897 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (45 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Food may reduce the absorption of alendronate, which may lead to lower blood levels of the... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

April 09, 2019

September 29, 1995
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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Professional Resources

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