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Actonel is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis. Actonel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Actonel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Actonel are Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). While these are the most often observed Actonel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Actonel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Actonel's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Actonel related warnings talks about Actonel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Actonel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Actonel in conditions like Infections, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer. Some other conditions that can be affected by Actonel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Actonel have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Actonel is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Actonel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actonel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Actonel safe for pregnant women?
Actonel should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Actonel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Actonel. If you see any side effects, stop taking Actonel immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Actonel again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Actonel on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Actonel. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Actonel on the Liver?
Side effects of Actonel rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Actonel on the Heart?
Actonel is rarely harmful for the heart.
Actonel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actonel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actonel habit forming or addictive?
Actonel is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Actonel does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Actonel is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Actonel is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Actonel
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Actonel, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actonel
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Actonel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Actonel® (risedronate sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 1099-1102
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1099-1102
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Actonel® (risedronate sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 1099-1102
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1099-1102
