SUTURE ANCHORS. There are many suture anchors on the market today. In general, they can be classified as screw-in or and nonâscrew-in anchors. To assist with the selection of the proper anchor, it is important to understand the basic biology of tissue healing.
DRUG DESCRIPTION. FOSAMAX (alendronate sodium) is a bisphosphonate that acts as a specific inhibitor of osteoclastmediated bone resorption. Bisphosphonates are synthetic analogs of pyrophosphate that bind to the hydroxyapatite found in bone.
You should not take Fosamax if you are allergic to alendronate, or if you have low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia), or a problem with the movement of muscles in your esophagus. Do not take a Fosamax tablet if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes.