Risofos, Risedronate Sodium

Name: Risofos, Risedronate Sodium
Brand: Risofos
SKU: 3189

Risofos is used for the treatment of osteoporosis. Risofos a bisphosphonate works to suppress the activity of osteoclasts this works to strengthening of the bones. Osteoclasts are responsible for bone deterioration.

US Brand Name

Generic Actonel

Generic Name

Risedronate

Other Brand Name

Risofos

Packing

Manufacturer

Cipla

Form

Tablet

Strength

35 mg, 150 mg

Country

India

35 mg 4 tablets USD $15.60

150 mg 1 tablets USD $9.70

Risedronate

Uses

Risofos is used in the treatment of osteoporosis.

How it Works

Risofos is known as a bisphosphonate. Risofos alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Risofos slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which can prevent bone fractures thus treating osteoporosis. Risofos also works by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, which are cells that cause loss of bone.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Risofos include the symptoms below;

Headache,
Abdominal distension,
Abdominal pain,
Difficulty in swallowing,
Flatulence,
Dyspepsia,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Acid reflux,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Esophageal ulcer