Description

Actonel (generic name: Risedronic acid / risedronate sodium; brand names include: Avestra / Norsed / Optinate / Osteoclax / Osteonate / Ribastamin / Risofos) belongs to the group of medicines known as bisphosphonates.

Actonel is prescribed for postmenopausal women, both to prevent osteoporosis and to strengthen the bones once the disease has begun.

Actonel is used to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.

Actonel is also used to prevent or treat osteoporosis in men and women resulting from therapy with steroid medications, and it is used in the treatment of Paget's disease, a condition in which patches of bone become softened and enlarged.

Actonel is the only monthly osteoporosis pill approved to help prevent fractures at both the spine and other areas where fractures commonly occur.

Actonel is proven to help reverse bone loss, increase bone strength and help prevent fracture.

Actonel helps protect bones from fracture by helping to block cells that can make bones fragile.