Risedronate (Oral Route)


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Risedronate (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Actonel
  • Atelvia

Description

Risedronate delayed-release tablets and tablets are used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause. Risedronate tablets may also be used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and in men and women to prevent and treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicine). Risedronate tablets are also used to treat Paget's disease of the bone. .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Tablet, Delayed Release
Before Using
DR601543 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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