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Generic: Risedronate Sodium (Risedronic acid)

Form: Tablet 35mg

Indication

Paget's disease of bone, postmenopausal or corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis, increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis

Administration

Immediate release Take at least 30 minutes with 6-8 oz water before first food or drink of day Swallow with plain water only, not coffee or juice Stand or sit upright; do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking to avoid esophageal irritation Delayed release Administer in morning immediately after breakfast; compared with immediate-release risedronate, Atelvia resulted in significantly higher incidence of abdominal pain when administered before breakfast under fasting conditions To facilitate delivery to stomach, swallow whole while in upright position and with ?4 oz plain water Tablets should not be chewed, cut, or crushed Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking medication

Adult Dose

Oral Paget's disease of bone Adult: 30 mg once daily for 2 mth, may repeat if necessary after 2 mth interval. Treatment and prophylaxis of postmenopausal or corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis Adult: 5 mg daily. Alternatively, for postmenopausal osteoporosis, 35 mg once wkly, or 75 mg on 2 consecutive days of each mth, or 150 mg once mthly. Increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis Adult: 35 mg once wkly.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <30 Avoid use.

Contraindication

Hypocalcaemia, abnormalities of the oesophagus which may delay emptying (e.g. stricture or achalasia), inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 min. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min);. Lactation.

Mode of Action

Risedronic acid inhibits bone resorption by inhibiting osteoclasts. It also prevents formation and dissolution of hydroxyapatite crystals, and therefore may interfere with bone mineralisation.