RISEDRONIC ACID

Risedronic acid, a homolog of pyridinyl bisphosphonates, interacts with hydroxyapatite and suppresses bone resorption through effects on osteoclasts or osteoclast precursors. It slows down the rate of bone turnover, which is getting faster, keeps osteoblasts active, and keeps bone mineralization going.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist. 

Risedronic acid is used in the following conditions:

  • Osteoporosis after menopause
  • Male osteoporosis
  • Paget’s bone disease
  • Osteoporosis caused by corticosteroids

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.  

Do not use Risedronic acid  in people with the following conditions:

  • Lactation
  • Pregnancy
  • Acute kidney failure (CrCl 30 mL/min)
  • unable to sit or stand erect for 30 minutes or more
  • Achalasia
  • Stricture
  • Hypocalcemia

Risedronic acid may have the following side effects:

  • Hypertension
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Bullous skin responses
  • Rash
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Headache
  • Extremity discomfort
  • Back pain
  • Low serum phosphate levels (mild and transient)
  • Infection
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Jaw and external auditory canal osteonecrosis
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Uveitis
  • Iritis
  • Stricture or esophageal erosions
  • Gastric ulcers or esophageal
  • Esophagitis
  • Dysphagia
  • Extreme muscle, joint, or bone pain
  • Atypical subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femoral fractures (prolonged use)

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects. 

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling, or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness, or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Moderate to extreme renal impairment
  • Parathyroid dysfunction
  • Hypovitaminosis D
  • Steroid Use
  • Trauma
  • Infection
  • Records of periodontal or dental illness
  • Invasive dental treatments
  • Oral hygiene issues
  • Dentures that don’t fit
  • Coagulopathy
  • Anemia
  • Cancer
  • Ulcers
  • Duodenitis
  • Gastritis
  • Barrett’s esophagus and other esophageal conditions
  • Dysphagia

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients, which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Symptoms of overdose may include the following: 

  • Hypophosphatemia
  • Hypocalcemia

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

  • Residron

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