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Actonel |
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- Description - |
Although our bones seem solid and stable, they actually undergo constant renewal.Specialized cells called osteoclasts draw used calcium out of the bones while other cellscalled osteoblasts replace it. Especially after menopause, this process can get out ofbalance. Calcium starts to leach out of the bones faster than it can be replaced, leading tothe brittle-bone disease called osteoporosis.
Actonel combats this problem by reducing the activity of the osteoclasts and slowing theloss of calcium from the bones. It is prescribed for postmenopausal women, both toprevent osteoporosis and to strengthen the bones once the disease has begun. It is alsoused in the treatment of Paget's disease, a condition in which patches of bone becomesoftened and enlarged.
Both Actonel and a similar drug called Fosamax are members of the family of drugscalled bisphosphonates.
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abdominal pain,anxiety,back pain,belching,bladder irritation,bone disorders and pain,bronchitis,bursitis,cataracts,chest pain,colitis,constipation,depression,diarrhea,difficulty breathing,dizziness,dry eyes,eye infection,flu-like symptoms,gas,headache,high blood pressure,infection,insomnia,itching,joint disorders and pain,leg cramps,muscle pain,muscle weakness,nausea,neck pain,nerve pain,pain,pneumonia,rash,ringing in ears,sinus problems,sore throat,stomach bleeding,stuffy or runny nose,swelling,tendon problems,tumor,ulcers,urinary tract infection,vertigo,vision problems,weakness |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Antacids
Calcium supplements
Laxatives such as Milk of Magnesia
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- Manufacturer - |
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Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals |
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8700 Mason Montgomery Road Box 2114 |
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Mason, OH 45040 |
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USA |
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