ACTONEL- risedronate sodium tablet, film coated

البلد: الولايات المتحدة

اللغة: الإنجليزية

المصدر: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

العنصر النشط:

RISEDRONATE SODIUM (UNII: OFG5EXG60L) (RISEDRONIC ACID - UNII:KM2Z91756Z)

متاح من:

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

INN (الاسم الدولي):

RISEDRONATE SODIUM

تركيب:

RISEDRONATE SODIUM 5 mg

طريقة التعاطي:

ORAL

نوع الوصفة الطبية :

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

الخصائص العلاجية:

ACTONEL is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, ACTONEL reduces the incidence of vertebral fractures and a composite endpoint of nonvertebral osteoporosis-related fractures [see Clinical Studies (14.1, 14.2) ]. ACTONEL is indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. ACTONEL is indicated for the treatment and prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women who are either initiating or continuing systemic glucocorticoid treatment (daily dosage of ≥ 7.5 mg prednisone or equivalent) for chronic diseases. Patients treated with glucocorticoids should receive adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D. ACTONEL is indicated for treatment of Paget’s disease of bone in men and women. - Abnormalities of the esophagus which delay esophageal emptying such as stricture or achalasia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] - Inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes [see Dosage

ملخص المنتج:

ACTONEL is available as follows: 5 mg film-coated, oval, yellow tablets with RSN on 1 face and 5 mg on the other. 35 mg film-coated, oval, orange tablets with RSN on 1 face and 35 mg on the other. 150 mg film-coated, oval, blue tablets with RSN on 1 face and 150 mg on the other. Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP].

الوضع إذن:

New Drug Application

خصائص المنتج

ACTONEL - RISEDRONATE SODIUM TABLET, FILM COATED
PHYSICIANS TOTAL CARE, INC.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
ACTONEL SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL
PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR ACTONEL.
ACTONEL (RISEDRONATE SODIUM) TABLETS
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1998
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Contraindications (4)
12/2009
Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.3)
12/2009
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
ACTONEL is a bisphosphonate indicated for:
Treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis (1.1),
Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis (1.2),
Treatment and prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (1.3),
Treatment of Paget’s disease (1.4).
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Must be taken with plain water (6 to 8 oz) at least 30 minutes before
the first food or drink of the day; do not lie down for 30
minutes (2)
Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: 5 mg daily, 35 mg
once a week, 75 mg taken on two consecutive
days each month, or 150 mg once a month (2.1)
Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: 5 mg daily, or 35
mg once a week (2.2)
Men with Osteoporosis: 35 mg once a week (2.3)
Treatment and Prevention of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: 5 mg
daily (2.4)
Paget’s Disease: 30 mg daily for 2 months (2.5)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Tablets: 5, 30, 35, 75, and 150 mg (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Abnormalities of the esophagus which delay esophageal emptying such as
stricture or achalasia (4, 5.1)
Inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes (4, 5.1)
Hypocalcemia (4, 5.2)
Known hypersensitivity to any component of this product (4, 6.2)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Severe irritation of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa can occur.
Dosing instructions should be followed and
caution should be used in patients with active upper GI disease.
Discontinue use if new or worsening symptoms occur
(5.1).
Hypocalcemia may worsen and must be corrected prior to use (5.2).
Osteonecrosis of the jaw has been reported rarely (5