Alendronate and cholecalciferol and Verzenio

• 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: abemaciclib
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Verzenio

Verzenio (abemaciclib) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Verzenio is used to treat advanced hormone-related breast cancer.

Verzenio is used for this condition only if your tumor tests negative for a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). HER2 protein can speed the growth of cancer cells.

Verzenio is used when the cancer has progressed or has spread to other parts of the body after treatment with anti-estrogen medication or other chemotherapy.

When used in women, Verzenio is given with another medicine called fulvestrant.