Women's Health Actonel
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Actonel
Active Ingredients:
- Residronate
How does the medication work?
Generic Actonel is a bone resorption inhibitor. Risedronic acid connects to hydroxyapatite on a cellular level and inhibits the function of osteoclasts. This helps to reduce bone resorption. The therapeutic effect of the medication reaches its maximum in 3 month. The duration of treatment is 16 monthes.
Why is Generic Actonel prescribed?
- Post-menstrual osteoporosis (prophylaxis and treatment)
- Osteoporosis while taking glucocorticosteroids (prophylaxis and treatment in men and women)
When Generic Actonel should not be taken?
Hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredients
- Renal failure
- Liver failure
- Hypocalcemia (low calcium blood levels)
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age
- Inability to sit upright or stand for a half an hour
- Esophagus obstruction and problem with swallowing
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Let your doctor know if you are planning to have a dental procedure.
What side effects are possible with the medicine ?
- Digestive system: stomachodynia, abdominal pain, dysphagia, eructation, glossitis, esophagitis, duodenitis, ulcers of the esophagus and stomach, colitis, diarrhea or constipation, nausea
- Nervous system: headache, dizziness, fatigue, unusual fatigue, leg cramps, myasthenia
- Sensory organs: acute iritis, amblyopia, blurred vision, dryness of the mucous membrane of eyes, ringing in the ears
- Allergic reactions: skin rash
- Other: bone pain, arthralgia, bronchitis (cough), sinusitis, chest pain, peripheral edema, minor transient hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia
If any of these side effects occur during the treatment seek medical attention immediately.
This is not a full list of possible Risedronic acid side effects. If you notice other adverse effects caused by the preparation inform your doctor or pharmacist.
What are possible drug to drug interactions associated with Generic Actonel?
- Medications containing Ca2+, Mg2+, Al3+ и Fe
- NSAID's
- Antiplatelets (including and Aspirin)
- Osteoporosis treatment medications (teriparatide)
Let your doctor know if you are taking any of the above mentioned medicines or other preparations including herbals, vitamins and food supplements as they may change the effectiveness or increase the risk of Risedronic acid side effects.
Additional drug information
The medicines should be kept out of reach and sight of children. You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid off-label use of the medication. If you are unsure about anything related to Risedronic acid contact your health care provider or pharmacist. You can also apply to our customer support service.
