Alendronate-induced chemical laryngitis.
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used in treating osteoporosis. Its recognized side-effects include oesophageal irritation and ulceration. The authors describe a case of laryngitis induced by transient contact of this medication with the laryngeal mucosa. Successful management of this case is also detailed.
Bhutta
M F
MF
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE, UK. m.bhutta@doctors.net.uk
Rance
M
M
Gillett
D
D
Weighill
J S
JS
D000368:Aged; D019386:Alendronate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007820:Laryngeal Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000188:drug therapy
D019386:Alendronate