Generic Actonel
Drug name: Actonel
Active Ingredients: Risedronate sodiumTherapeutic actions:
Actonel is an inhibitor of bone resorption which belongs to a group of medicines called biphosphonates. Action mechanism of the medication is associated with binding with xydroxylapatite and inhibits the function of osteoclasts. Actonel also lowers bone resorption. Maximal therapeutic effect occurs in 3 month, the duration of therapeutic action is 16 month.Indications: Actonel is indicated in the following conditions:
- Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
- Osteoporosis in men
- Osteoporosis which is induced by corticosteroids
- Paget's disease both in women and men
Contraindications and cautions:
Actonel should not be taken in the following conditions:- Kidney failure (decreased creatine clearance less than 30ml/min)
- Low calcium blood levels
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age
- Inability to sit upright or stand for 30 minutes
- Esophagus diseases
- Make sure to inform your health care provider if you are planning any dental interventions
Adverse effects: There are possible side effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Actonel will experience it or any other.
- Digestive system: stomach pain, dysphagia, belching, esophagitis, duodenitis, esophagus and stomach ulcer, colitis, diarrhea, constipation, nausea.
- Central nervous system: headache, dizziness, asthenia, tiredness, seizures, myasthenia.
- Sense organs: iritis, dryness of the mucous lining, tinnitus.
- Allergic reactions: akin rash.
- Other: bone pain, arthralgia, bronchitis, sinusitis, chest pain, peripheral edema, low calcium blood levels.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Actonel, please read the information provided with Actonel or consult your doctor or pharmacist.Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Actonel. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Actonel may interact with the following medicines:- Calcium containing drugs and supplements
- Magnesium containing drugs and supplements
- Iron containing drugs and supplements
- Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Other osteoporosis treatment drugs
