Risedronate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Actonel

Category

• Bone resorption inhibitor

Description

Risedronate (ris-ED-roe-nate) is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of bone) in women after menopause. It may also be used in men and women to prevent and treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicine). Risedronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of the bone.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Tablets (U.S.)
• Tablets (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Actonel

In Canada -

• Actonel