Table 2 Compliance with the dosing instructions of alendronate
Dosing instructions of alendronate | Frequency of correct answer | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Weekly (n = 214) N (%) | Daily (n = 10) N (%) | Total (n = 224) N (%) | |
Intake time is the same weekly or daily | 184 (86) | 10 (100) | 194 (86.6) |
Intake time is in the morning | 187 (87.4) | 5 (50) | 192 (85.7) |
Drinking large cup of water | 153 (71.5) | 4 (40) | 157 (70.1) |
Remain in the upright position for 30Â min | 179 (83.6) | 4 (40) | 183 (81.7) |
What to do if missed dose | 90 (42.1) | 4 (50) | 76 (33.9) |
Timing of meal with regard to alendronate | 155 (72.4) | 1 (10) | 164 (74.3) |
Timing between alendronate and other medications | 123 (57.5) | 1 (10) | 124 (55.4) |