Strontium Ranelate
About Strontium Ranelate
Strontium Ranelate belongs to the class of non-hormonal medication. It is used to treat severe osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) in post-menopausal women and adult men at high risk of fracture, for whom other alternative treatments are not possible. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density, common in post-menopausal women. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break.
Strontium Ranelate containing the active substance Strontium Ranelate. It works by reducing bone breakdown and stimulating the rebuilding of bone and, therefore, reduces the risk of fracture.
Take Strontium Ranelate as prescribed. Some people may experience feeling or being unwell, diarrhoea, headache, skin irritation, memory troubles, and temporary loss of consciousness. Most of these side effects of Strontium Ranelate do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Strontium Ranelate is only intended for use in post-menopausal women. So, it is recommended not to use it in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Strontium Ranelate is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert, as Strontium Ranelate may cause temporary loss of consciousness. It is recommended not to use Strontium Ranelate if you are allergic to strontium ranelate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine or if have or have had a blood clot, immobilised permanently, have or have had ischaemic heart disease, or cerebrovascular disease, problems with your blood circulation, have had surgery on the arteries of your legs, and high blood pressure not controlled by treatment.
Uses of Strontium Ranelate
Medicinal Benefits
Strontium Ranelate contains the active ingredient strontium ranelate. It is used to treat severe osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and adult men who are at high risk of fracture and have no other treatment options. Strontium ranelate lowers the risk of fracture at the spine and hip in postmenopausal women. It reduces bone breakdown and stabilises bone rebuilding, lowering the fracture risk.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Strontium Ranelate
- Feeling or being unwell
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Skin irritation
- Memory troubles
- Temporary loss of consciousness
- Angioedema (such as swollen face, tongue or throat, difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
- Bone, limb, muscle and/or joint pain
- Muscle cramps
Drug Warnings
Before taking the Strontium Ranelate, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Do not take Strontium Ranelate if you are allergic to any components present in Strontium Ranelate or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or smoking, or if you are at risk of blood clots, or if you have severe kidney disease, speak with your doctor before taking Strontium Ranelate. Your doctor will check the condition of your heart and blood vessels on a regular basis, usually every 6 to 12 months, for the duration of your treatment with Strontium Ranelate.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Strontium Ranelate may interact with oral antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline), and medicinal products containing calcium may reduce the bioavailability of strontium ranelate. So, the administration of Strontium Ranelate and such products should be separated by at least two hours.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have had a blood clot, ischaemic heart disease, or cerebrovascular disease, problems with your blood circulation, have had surgery on the arteries of your legs, immobilised permanently, and high blood pressure not controlled by treatment.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionYou are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Strontium Ranelate to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
unsafeStrontium Ranelate is only intended for use in post-menopausal women. You should not take Strontium Ranelate if you are or think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
unsafeStrontium Ranelate is only intended for use in post-menopausal women. You should not take Strontium Ranelate if you are breast-feeding.
Driving
cautionStrontium Ranelate has no or negligible direct influence on the ability to drive and use machines. In some cases, patients may experience temporary loss of consciousness that may influence the ability to drive and use machines.
Liver
cautionSpecial care should be taken while using Strontium Ranelate in liver patients. So, inform your doctor before receiving the Strontium Ranelate if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may monitor your liver condition regularly if required.
Kidney
cautionStrontium Ranelate is not recommended in patients with a creatinine clearance below 30 ml/min.
Children
unsafeStrontium Ranelate should not be given to children and adolescents less than 18 years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- It is recommended to consume calcium and vitamin D in the diet to strengthen bones and avoid everyday dangers of osteoporosis.
- A post-menopausal woman should limit salt intake as it can pose a high risk of losing more bone minerals than other women of the same age.
- Regular exercise, like weight-bearing exercises, is important for maintaining bone health.
- Calcium is important for making bones strong. Vitamin D is equally important, which helps ensure calcium absorption and retention in bones, so take food high in calcium and vitamins.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
Special Advise
Your doctor may check the condition of your heart and blood vessels on a regular basis, usually every 6 to 12 months, for the duration of your treatment with Strontium Ranelate.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoporosis: “Osteo” means bone, and “porosis” means something with holes in it, like a sponge. Therefore, osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become more porous, gradually making them weaker, more brittle and more likely to break.
FAQs
Strontium Ranelate is used to treat Osteoporosis in post-menopausal women, and in adult men.
Strontium Ranelate containing the active substance Strontium Ranelate. It works by reducing bone breakdown and stimulating the rebuilding of bone and, therefore, reduces the risk of fracture.
“Osteo†means bone, and “porosis†means something with holes in it, like a sponge. Therefore, osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become more porous, gradually making them weaker, more brittle and more likely to break.
Persons whose age is more than 35 years have low estrogen levels, females reaching menopause, too much alcohol consumption, tobacco or caffeine, and lack of calcium and vitamin D in foods are some of the factors that can increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Strontium Ranelate is part of a complete program that includes modifications in diet, regular exercise, bone mineral density testing, and calcium and vitamin supplements intake. Follow all the guidelines given by the doctor very closely.
Strontium Ranelate may reduce calcium levels in the blood by preventing calcium reabsorption from bones to the blood. Therefore, your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplements, and you may be advised to take them for at least ten days after receiving Strontium Ranelate.
