ACTONEL TAB

Overview

ACTONEL TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ACTONEL TAB is composed of: RISEDRONATE (35 MG)

Risedronate 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. Risedronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure. risedronate is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis.
Risedronate is also used to treat Paget’s disease of bone.

Usage

RISEDRONATE is generally used to treat: Osteoporosis, Paget’s Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

ACTONEL TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for ACTONEL TAB and its Constituents


Correct low serum calcium levels in the blood prior to therapy. Monitor liver and kidney function and white blood cells. Avoid smoking and drinking large amounts of alcohol and to follow a regular program of weight-bearing exercise. It may affect liver, kidney, bones, muscles or joints. Caution needed for patients with history of heartburn, ulcers, stomach or esophagus problem, anemia , difficulty swallowing, cancer, any type of infection, blood clotting problem, or kidney disease.

Common Side-Effects

RISEDRONATE : Abdomen Upset Stomach, Fatigue (tiredness), Fever

Serious Side-Effects

RISEDRONATE : Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Groin Pain, Jaws Pain

Rare Side-Effects

RISEDRONATE : Heartburn, Chest Pain, Difficulty Swallowing, Abdomen Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

RISEDRONATE can interfere with: Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Protozoal Infection, Viral Inection, Hypocalcemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Duodenitis, Gastritis, Dyspepsia, Dysphagia, Esophageal Disorders, Peptic Ulcer, Asthma, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

RISEDRONATE is categorized as: BISPHOSPHONATES / BONE RESORPTION INHIBITORS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ACTONEL TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ACTONEL TABINR 2112 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35 MG
RISEDRONATERISEDRONATE
RISOFOS 35MG TABINR 133 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACTONEL 35MG TABINR 2310 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35.0 MG
BONE C FOS 35MG TABINR 142.86 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35.0 MG
BONE C FOS TABINR 142.86 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35 MG
FOSSICAL 35MG TABINR 94.22 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35.0 MG
GEMFOS 150MG TABINR 199 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 150.0 MG
GEMFOS 35MG TABINR 218.5 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35 MG
OSEDRATE 35MG TABINR 155 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35.0 MG
RESICA KIT 35MG/500MG/500IU TABINR 63.75 for 13 TABLETSVITAMIN D3 500.0 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 500.0 MG, RISEDRONATE 35.0 MG
RISEDRONATE SODIUMRISEDRONATE
RISOFOS 150MG TABINR 196.5 for 1 TABLETRISEDRONATE 150.0 MG
RISOFOS 35MG/250MG/400IU KITINR 114.5 for 1 KITVITAMIN D3 400.0 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 250.0 MG, RISEDRONATE 35.0 MG
RISOWEEK 35MG TABINR 156.51 for 4 TABLETSRISEDRONATE 35.0 MG
STOPLOS KITINR 120 for 6 KITCALCIUM CARBONATE 500.0 MG, RISEDRONATE 35.0 MG
STOPLOS RD3 TABINR 278.6 for 4 TABLETSVITAMIN D3 5600.0 IU, RISEDRONATE 35.0 MG