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Risedronate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Actonel

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Bone resorption inhibitor
Description

Risedronate (ris-ED-roe-nate) is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of bone) in women after menopause. It may also be used in men and women to prevent and treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicine). Risedronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of the bone.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Tablets (U.S.)
  • Tablets (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Actonel

In Canada -

  • Actonel

   

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Risedronate: Before Using



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