Risedronate Sodium+calcium+cholecalciferol
About Risedronate Sodium+calcium+cholecalciferol
Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium is indicated in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It helps reduce the risk of bone fractures. Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition that occurs in women after menopause. In this condition, the bones become weaker, more fragile, and more likely to break after a fall or strain.
Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium contains Risedronate sodium, Calcium and Cholecalciferol. It works directly on the bones to make them stronger and, therefore, less likely to break.
In some cases, Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium may cause side effects like indigestion, nausea, headache, diarrhoea, and constipation. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Do not take Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.
Uses of Risedronate Sodium+calcium+cholecalciferol
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium belongs to the group of medications called bisphosphonates used to treat post-menopausal osteoporosis. Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium contains Risedronate sodium, Calcium and Cholecalciferol. Risedronate sodium makes the bones stronger and therefore less likely to break. Calcium supports bone building and cholecalciferol aids calcium absorption. Together, Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium helps treat osteoporosis.
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Side Effects of Risedronate Sodium+calcium+cholecalciferol
- Indigestion
- Feeling sick
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Bloating
Drug Warnings
Do not take Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have hypocalcaemia (low blood calcium levels), hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium levels), hypercalciuria (high calcium level in the urine), hypervitaminosis D (high blood vitamin D levels), severe kidney problems or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform the doctor if you are unable to stand/sit upright for at least 30 minutes, have abnormal bone mineral absorption (lack of vitamin D or parathyroid hormone abnormalities), problems with your oesophagus, sarcoidosis (a disorder mainly affecting the lungs), if you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or if you are taking corticosteroids. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of thigh bone fracture (pain, weakness or discomfort in the thigh, hip or groin blood calcium level), or osteonecrosis/bone necrosis of the external auditory canal (ear pain, discharge from the ear, and/or an ear infection). Let the doctor know if you take other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interaction: Inform the doctor if you are taking cardiac glycosides (digitalis), antibiotics (rifampicin), medicines to reduce inflammation or prevent organ transplant rejection (cortisone), medicines used to strengthen tooth enamel or to treat osteoporosis (sodium fluoride), thiazide diuretics, lipid-lowering agents (cholestyramine), laxatives, antacids, antiepileptics (phenytoin), or thyroid hormones.
Drug-Food interaction: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease interaction: Inform the doctor if you have hypocalcaemia (low blood calcium levels), hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium levels), hypercalciuria (high calcium level in the urine), hypervitaminosis D (high blood vitamin D levels), or severe kidney problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorIt is not known if alcohol affects Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium. Please consult a doctor.
Pregnancy
unsafeDo not take Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
unsafeDo not take Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safeCalcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium is not known to affect your ability to drive.
Liver
consult your doctorPlease consult the doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionCalcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium is not recommended for people with severe renal impairment. Please consult the doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
unsafeCalcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Do walking, weight-bearing and strength-training exercises.
- Include fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet.
- Limit intake of caffeine.
Special Advise
- Your doctor may advise dental check-ups before the start of the treatment.
- Inform the doctor that you are taking Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium if you are due to undergo dental treatment or dental surgery.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Postmenopausal osteoporosis: Postmenopausal osteoporosis occurs in women after menopause when the bones become weaker, more fragile, and likely to break after a fall or strain. Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, women's ovaries stop producing oestrogen (a female hormone) that is essential to keep bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, weakening bones and making them more likely to break. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and bones that break much more easily than expected.
FAQs
Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium is used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium works directly on the bones to make them stronger and, therefore, less likely to break.
Do not stop taking Calcium+cholecalciferol+risedronate Sodium without consulting the doctor, as you may begin to lose bone mass if you stop taking the medicine. Talk to the doctor if you consider stopping treatment.
Unusual fractures of the thigh bone may occur rarely in patients on long-term treatment for osteoporosis. Consult the doctor if you experience pain, weakness, or discomfort in your thigh, hip, or groin, as these could be an indication of a possible fracture of the thigh bone.
