ratio-Risedronate
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Actonel?;AtelviaT
Brand Names: Canada:
Actonel?;Actonel? DR;Apo-Risedronate?;Dom-Risedronate;Novo-Risedronate;PMS-Risedronate;ratio-Risedronate;Riva-Risedronate;Sandoz-Risedronate;Teva-Risedronate
Uses
- It is used to put off or treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- It is used to treat Paget's disease.
- Risedronate lowers bone loss.
Dosing
How to take
- All products:
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Take with plain water only. Avoid taking with mineral water or other drinks.
- Do not drink or eat for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
- Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug. This stops irritation to the swallowing tube (esophagus).
- Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- This drug works best when used with calcium/vitamin D and weight-bearing workouts like walking or PT (physical therapy).
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Fast release:
- Take on an empty stomach before breakfast.
- Long-acting products:
- Take after breakfast.
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