ACTONEL 35MG
Posted Thursday 13 December 2007 - 07:07 AM by David Chan (
HIGH
significance )
ATC Code
M05BA07
Warning
Alendronate and risedronate reduce vertebral, non-vertebral and hip fractures; etidronate reduces vertebral fractures
Poorly absorbed— should be taken on an empty stomach & only with water
Excreted by kidneys—contra-indicated for patients with renal failure
1 out of 1 people agree
Lisa M.
Created Friday 14 December 2007 - 09:47 AM
Actonel also now available as 75 mg tabs; given on 2 consecutive days each month (not yet covered by ODB).