Risedronate
About Risedronate
Risedronate is a medicine for treatment and cure of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a type of bone disease which results in bone loss and makes them thinner and easily breakable. The medicine strengthens the bones and treat Pagets disease as well. It is usually administered orally, and doses have long gaps between them. Osteoporosis is more common in older people, and women who have gone through menopause. Risedronate slows down bone loss, and it belongs to the class of drugs called bisphosphonates.
Any esophageal problem, difficulty in swallowing of food, low blood calcium levels which is known as hypocalcemia or any other severe kidney, stomach and intestine disorders must be communicated to the doctor before the medication of Risedronate starts. The dentist should be informed about this medicine before any dental procedure is done on the patient.
Upset stomach is one of the most common side effects of this disease which may even lead to diarrhea. Rare side effects like increase in joint pain, muscle pain, vision blurring etc may also be noticed. This medication should only be taken under doctor’s supervision. The doctor may as well advice additional medicines for supplying calcium and Vitamin D to the bones along with this medicine.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Risedronate
Osteoporosis
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Risedronate ?
Headache
Abdominal Distension
Difficulty In Swallowing
Flatulence
Dyspepsia
Musculoskeletal Bone
Muscle Or Joint Pain
Esophageal Ulcer
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Risedronate
Is It safe with alcohol?
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Risofos 35mg tablet.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Risofos 35mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Risedronate, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Risedronate
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Risedronate as ingredient
- Gemfos 150Mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Osedrate 35Mg Tablet
Mucos Pharma India Pvt Ltd
- Gemfos 35Mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Risofos 35Mg/250Mg/400Iu Kit
Cipla Ltd
- Gemitrol Kit
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Risoweek 35Mg Tablet
Organic Laboratories
- Gemcal Kit
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Fossical 35Mg Tablet
Medreich Lifecare Ltd
- Actonel 35Mg Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd
- Risofos 35Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. The drug affects hydroxyapatite and inhibits FPP synthase, thereby halting the biosynthesis of isoprenoid lipids. As a result bone reabsorption and turnover is reduced.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Risedronate ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
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nullZydol 50Mg Suspension
nullJectocos 75Mg Injection
nullACMACIN 100MG INJECTION
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