Medicine details
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Name | Salost 35 |
Dosage | Tablet |
Generic Name | Risedronate Sodium |
Classes |
Metabolic Agent Biphosphonate Bone Resorption Inhibitor |
Diseases |
Metabolic Disorder Osteoporosis (Brittle Bone) |
Company | Unimed & Unihealth Manufacturers Ltd. |
Drug Package Details
Strength | 35 mg |
Storage Condition | |
Origin Country | Bangladesh |
Commercial Pack | 4 |
Price per pack | ৳ 200.00 |
Cost per pack | ৳ 176.00 |
Package unit | 4 tabs strip |
Price per unit | ৳ 50.00 |
Cost per unit | ৳ 44.00 |
Discount | 0 |
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Remarks |
Risedronate Sodium
Risedronate Sodium belongs to a class of drugs called the bisphosphonates. Risedronate inhibits osteoclast cells of the bone that are responsible for bone resorption.
Risedronate is indicated for:
- Treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis
- Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis
- Treatment and prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
- Treatment of Paget’s disease
Risedronate sodium must be taken with plain water (6 to 8 oz) at least 30 minutes before the first food or drink of the day; do not lie down for 30 minutes
- Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: 5 mg daily, 35 mg once a week, 75 mg taken on two consecutive days each month, or 150 mg once a month.
- Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: 5 mg daily, or 35 mg once a week.
- Men with Osteoporosis: 35 mg once a week.
- Treatment and Prevention of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: 5 mg daily.
- Paget’s Disease: 30 mg daily for 2 months.
Most common adverse reactions reported in patients treated with ACTONEL are:
- back pain
- arthralgia
- abdominal pain
- dyspepsia
- generalized rash
- eye inflammation
- Upper gastrointestinal irritation may occur. Dosing instructions should be followed. Discontinue use if new or worsening symptoms occur.
- Hypocalcemia may worsen and must be corrected prior to use.
- Osteonecrosis of the jaw has been reported rarely.
- Severe bone, joint, or muscle pain may occur. Consider discontinuing use if severe symptoms develop.
- Before initiating treatment in patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, sex steroid hormonal status of both men and women should be ascertained and appropriate replacement considered.
- Bisphosphonates may interfere with bone-imaging agents.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product.
None known.
Risedronate sodium is contraindicated in patients with-
- Inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
- Hypocalcemia