Alendronate Sodium Tablet while Breastfeeding

American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts exclusively recommend to breastfeed the baby for first 6 months. Once you introduce baby to other foods it is recommended to breastfeed for at least first year of babys life. Taking medication while breastfeeding could be tricky as most drugs pass in breast milk. In this article we will evaluate Alendronate Sodium Tablet for its safety in breastfeeding.

Alendronate sodium tablets USP are a bisphosphonate indicated for: Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women (1.1, 1.2) Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis (1.3) Treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (1.4) Treatment of Paget's disease of bone (1.5) Important limitations of use: The optimal duration of use has not been determined. The need for continued therapy should be re-evaluated on a periodic basis. (1.6) 1.1 Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women Alendronate sodium tablets USP are indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. In postmenopausal women, alendronate sodium tablets USP increase bone mass and reduces the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures) [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. 1.2 Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women Alendronate sodium tablets USP are indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. 1.3 Treatment to Increase Bone Mass in Men With Osteoporosis Alendronate sodium tablets USP are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see Clinical Studies (14.3)]. 1.4 Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Alendronate sodium tablets USP are indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density [see Clinical Studies (14.4)]. 1.5 Treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone Alendronate sodium tablets USP are indicated for the treatment of Paget’s disease of bone in men and women. Treatment is indicated in patients with Paget's disease of bone who have alkaline phosphatase at least two times the upper limit of normal, or those who are symptomatic, or those at risk for future complications from their disease [see Clinical Studies (14.5)]. 1.6 Important Limitations of Use The safety and effectiveness of alendronate sodium tablets USP for the treatment of osteoporosis are based on clinical data of four years duration. The optimal duration of use has not been determined. All patients on bisphosphonate therapy should have the need for continued therapy re-evaluated on a periodic basis.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether alendronate sodium is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when alendronate sodium is administered to nursing women.