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Gemfos is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Post Menopausal Osteoporosis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Gemfos have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Gemfos depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Gemfos include Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gemfos as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gemfos are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gemfos is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Gemfos's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gemfos can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gemfos in conditions like Infections, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer. Other contraindications of Gemfos have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Gemfos may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Gemfos is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Gemfos 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 Gemfos is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gemfos safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gemfos. If you are pregnant, do not take Gemfos without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gemfos safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Gemfos. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Gemfos on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Gemfos. 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 Gemfos on the Liver?
Gemfos may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Gemfos on the Heart?
Side effects of Gemfos rarely affect the heart.
Gemfos 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 Gemfos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemfos habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Gemfos has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Gemfos does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Gemfos only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Gemfos in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Gemfos
There is no information on the effects of taking Gemfos with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemfos
Information about the interaction of Gemfos and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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
