Actonel Tablet
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
Actonel Information
Actonel Benefits & Uses
Actonel is used to treat the following -
Actonel Dosage & How to Take
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.
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Ingredients of Actonel
Actonel Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actonel is used -
- Headache Mild
- Abdominal distension
- Acid Reflux
- Abdominal Pain Severe
- Difficulty swallowing
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence Mild
- Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
- Constipation Moderate
- Diarrhoea
- Esophageal Ulcer
Actonel Related Warnings
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.
SevereIs 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.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Actonel on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Actonel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Actonel on the Liver?
Actonel is rarely harmful for the liver.
MildWhat is the effect of Actonel on the Heart?
Side effects of Actonel rarely affect the heart.
MildSevere Interaction of Actonel with Other Drugs
Actonel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Deferasirox
Aspirin
Omeprazole
Esomeprazole
Ranitidine
Magnesium Carbonate
Aluminium Hydroxide,Magnesium,Simethicone
Celecoxib
Magnesium
Actonel Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actonel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Infections
- Calcium Deficiency
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Actonel
Is this Actonel habit forming or addictive?
Actonel is not addictive in nature.
NoIs 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.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, but consume Actonel only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Actonel for mental disorders.
NoActonel Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Actonel
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Actonel and food will interact.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Actonel
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Actonel.
Unknown
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
