Uses, Side Effects of Actonel 35mg Tablet

ACTONEL 35MG contain Risedronate sodium which belongs to a group of medicine called bisphosphonates which are used to treat bone diseases. It is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis, prevent and treat osteoporosis in men and women that is caused by treatment with steroid medicine such as prednisone, Paget’s disease of bone in men and women.

Actonel 35mg Tablet is given by a doctor or nurse. You will not need to do this yourself. How much you are given, and how often, will be decided by your doctor. It may just be a single injection but if you are being treated for bone problems caused by the spread of cancer you may need regular injections. Your doctor will ask you to drink plenty of water before the injection, to avoid getting dehydrated. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. Actonel 35mg Tablet is only part of a program of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.

Uses of Actonel 35mg Tablet

osteoporosis in postmenopausal wome

Treat osteoporosis

Directions for Use

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

Benefits of Actonel 35mg Tablet

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. This condition can be treated with bone-strengthening medicines. Actonel 35mg Tablet is a type of medicine called a bisphosphonate. It slows down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of breaking a bone. The injection is usually given once every year to treat osteoporosis and every two years to prevent it.

Side Effects of Actonel 35mg Tablet

• Joint pain
• Weakness
• Diarrhoea
• Back pain
• Headache

Caution :

• Actonel 35mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q:1 WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE A Actonel 35mg Tablet ? If you miss a dose of Actonel 35mg Tablet . Please consult your doctor.

Q;2 HOW A Actonel 35mg Tablet WORKS? Actonel 35mg Tablet is a bisphosphonate. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause the destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimising the risk of fractures.

Q;3 Does Actonel 35mg Tablet cause hair loss? No, Actonel 35mg Tablet is not known to cause hair los