Risedon 150mg Tablet

This is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates. It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures. Risedon is a prescription medicine used:

• To prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
• To increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.
• To prevent and treat osteoporosis in men and women that is caused by treatment with steroid medicines such as prednisone.
• To treat Paget’s disease of bone in men and women.

Pharmacology

Your body is constantly breaking down old bone and making new bone tissue. If you have osteoporosis, your body breaks down more bone than it forms so gradually bone loss occurs and your bones become thinner and fragile. This is especially common in women after menopause (change of life).

Dosage

Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, to reduce the risk of vertebral fractures. Treatment of established postmenopausal osteoporosis, to reduce the risk of hip fractures: The recommended dose is Risedronate Sodium 5 mg once daily or Risedronate Sodium 35 mg once weekly on the same day each week or Risedronate Sodium 150 mg once monthly.

Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with increased risk of osteoporosis: The recommended dose is Risedronate Sodium 5 mg once daily.

Interaction

Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription specially aspirin or other NSAIDs. Antacids, supplements, or medicines that contain aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or other minerals can interfere with how your body absorbs Risedon. 

Contraindications

Risedronate Sodium tablet is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Risedronate Sodium and in patients with hypocalcaemia, severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance lower than 30 ml/min), during pregnancy and lactation.

Side Effects

Serious side effects:

• chest pain;
• difficulty or pain when swallowing;
• pain or burning under the ribs or in the back;
• new or worsening heartburn;
• severe joint, bone, or muscle pain; or
• jaw pain, numbness, or swelling
  
  .Less serious side effects:
• mild heartburn or stomach upset;
• diarrhea, gas,or constipation;
• mild joint or back pain;
• headache.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Risedronate Sodium is meant for use only in postmenopausal women. Therefore, Risedronate Sodium should not be taken during pregnancy. If you take it by accident during pregnancy, stop taking it straight away and talk to your doctor. 

Therapeutic Class

Bisphosphonate preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place. Protect from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.