Risedronate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Actonel
Category- Bone resorption inhibitor
DescriptionRisedronate (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
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Tablets (U.S.)
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Tablets (Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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In Canada -
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