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.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION. Although alendronate tablets 5 mg, 10 mg, 35 mg, and 40 mg are available in the marketplace, FOSAMAX is no longer marketed in the 5 mg, 10 mg, 35 mg, and 40 mg strengths.