Risofos 35 Tablet

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Risofos 35 Tablet, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Risofos 35 Tablet and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 312.43
Packing: 4.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Risedronate (35mg)
Brand: Cipla Ltd
Uses: Osteoporosis

Description

Risofos 35 Tablet is used to treat or prevent weakening of the bones (osteoporosis) caused by menopause or use of steroids
Using this medicine can reduce your risk of breaking bones
Risofos 35 Tablet is best taken without food
You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it
Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better
It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug
Risofos 35 Tablet is only part of a programme of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.
The most common side effects include headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn and diarrhea
These are usually mild and will disappear after a short time
If they do not go away, tell your doctor
Risofos 35 Tablet can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease
It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw
These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention
Tell your doctor straight away.
You should not be given this medicine if you are breastfeeding
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels
Also let your doctor know what other drugs you are taking
Some of them may affect, or be affected by, this injection, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and medicines used to treat cancer and osteoporosis
You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels
Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely
Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Risofos 35 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Risofos 35 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Risofos 35 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Risofos 35 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Risofos 35 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Risofos 35 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Risofos 35 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Risofos 35 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Bone Resorption Inhibitors- Bisphosphonates
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Bisphosphonate Derivative