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Risedronate is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates. It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Risedronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures. Risedronate is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in men and women. Risedronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone. Do not take a risedronate tablet if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes. Risedronate can cause serious problems in the stomach or oesophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach). To make sure risedronate is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have low blood calcium (hypocalcaemia) a vitamin D deficiency kidney disease or an ulcer in your stomach or oesophagus.

Typical Uses

Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods of time. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Risedronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates.

Side Effects

Common risedronate side effects may include chest pain, new or worsening heartburn difficulty or pain when swallowing pain or burning under the ribs or in the back severe or ongoing indigestion severe joint, bone, or muscle pain new or unusual pain in your thigh or hip jaw pain, numbness, or swelling or severe skin reaction-fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Drug Interactions

• Risedronate+deferasirox- Talk to your doctor before using deferasirox together with risedronate. If you take a medication like risedronate by mouth, combining it with deferasirox may increase your risk of developing gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or light-headedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or black, tarry stools.

Mechanism of action

Risedronate belongs to a class of medication called as bisphosphonates. It acts by slowing bone breakdown process, increasing bone density (thickness), and decreasing the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood.

Pregnancy Category : C