Table 5 Knowledge of the possible food and medications interactions of alendronate
Food or beverages | Correct answers (n = 224) N (%) |
|---|---|
Is it possible to co administer alendronate with the following | Â |
Tap water | 194 (86.6) |
Mineral water | 72 (32.1) |
Milk | 137 (61.2) |
Coffee | 163 (72.8) |
Tea | 160 (71.4) |
Dairy products | 137 (61.2) |
Leafy vegetables | 118 (52.7) |
Fruit juices | 103 (46.0) |
Medications | Â |
Calcium supplements | 62 (27.7) |
Vitamin D | 115 (51.3) |
Antacids | 94 (43.3) |
Cortisone | 88 (40.6) |
NSAIDS | 69 (30.8) |