Alendronate and cholecalciferol and Idarubicin Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: alendronate / cholecalciferol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fosamax Plus D

Alendronate is a bisphosphonate (bis FOS fo nayt) medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.

Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D, and is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Alendronate and cholecalciferol is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis.

Alendronate and cholecalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: idarubicin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Idamycin PFS, Idamycin

Used in combination with other antineoplastic agents for the treatment of acute myeloid (myelogenous, nonlymphocytic) leukemia (AML), including French-American-British classifications M1 through M7.

Regimen consisting of cytarabine with either daunorubicin or idarubicin is a regimen of choice for remission induction in AML.

Used in combination with cytarabine for the treatment of recurrent or refractory AML.