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Residronate

Risedronic acid (INN) often used as its sodium salt risedronate sodium (USAN) is a bisphosphonate used to strengthen bone, treat or prevent osteoporosis, and treat Paget's disease of bone. More

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Description

Risedronic acid (INN) often used as its sodium salt risedronate sodium (USAN) is a bisphosphonate used to strengthen bone, treat or prevent osteoporosis, and treat Paget's disease of bone.

Generic Name

Residronate

Chemical names

Risedronate; Risedronic acid; 105462-24-6; Atelvia; Risedronate sodium

Brand names

Actonel, Fossical, Gemfos, Osteodronate, Resica, Risofos, Risofos Kit

IUPAC name

(1-hydroxy-1-phosphono-2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)phosphonic acid

Pharmacokinetics

NA

Actions

NA

Dosage/Dosage form

35mg daily once a day should be taken 30 minutes or more before first food of the day with 200ml of plain water 9 do not take with mineral water, orange juice, dairy product).

Therapeutic uses

Prevention of osteoporosis, Paget's disease

Adverse effects/Side effects

GI irritation, flatulence, upset stomach, bloating, heartburn, leg cramps, bone or joint pain, acid reflux, constipation, dizziness, diarrhoea, nervousness, sinusitis, dry eyes, changes in vision, ringing in the ears, head ache, back pain.

Interaction

NA

Contraindications

Contraindicated in pregnancy

Storage

Store at 20-25°C.

Information

Molecular weight

283.113 g/mol

Molecular formula

C7H11NO7P2

CAS number

NA

Precautions

  • Calcium and vitamin D supplements should be taken
  • Dental procedures should be avoided in patients taking this medication.