Risedronate : Before Using

Risedronate - Systemic

Brand Names

Actonel Risedronate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For risedronate, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to risedronate. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done in pregnant women. However, studies in pets given large doses of risedronate have shown that this drug causes decreased weight gain, cleft palate and deformed bones in the fetus, and, in some cases, death of the fetus.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether risedronate passes into milk. However, it does pass into the milk in pets. Discuss with your family doctor whether or not to breast-feed while you are being treated with this drug.

Use for Children

There is no special info comparing use of risedronate in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Risedronate has been tested in elderly diseaseds and has not been found to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking risedronate, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Antacids containing calcium
Mineral supplements containing calcium These medication may decrease the amount of risedronate that is absorbed into the body

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of risedronate. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Digestive system problems, including trouble swallowing, inflammation of the esophagus, or ulcer Risedronate may make these conditions worse

Kidney problems Effects of risedronate may be increased because of slower removal from the body