Risoweek 35mg Tablet
Organic Laboratories

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In-stock 4 tablets in 1 strip
150.00

USED FOR:
Osteoporosis

COMPOSITION:
Risedronate (35mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
SAFE
Alcohol
SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Risoweek 35mg Tablet.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Risoweek 35mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Risoweek 35mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Risoweek 35mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Risoweek 35mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Risoweek 35mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. However, use of Risoweek 35mg Tablet is not advised in severe kidney disease patients.

Liver

Risoweek 35mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Risoweek 35mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Risedronate   35mg

Uses of Risoweek Tablet
Risoweek 35mg Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoporosisThis disease mostly occurs in women after menopause, but can sometimes be seen in men. It can also occur in patients receiving steroids.

How to use Risoweek Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Risoweek 35mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Risoweek Tablet works
Risoweek 35mg Tablet is a bisphosphonate. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause the destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.

Side Effects:

Common Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Headache, Heartburn, Difficulty in swallowing.

Expert advice for Risoweek Tablet
Take Risoweek in the morning on an empty stomach with water. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after taking Risoweek. Maintain an upright posture for 30 minutes after taking Risoweek. Inform your doctor if you experience pain in jaw, throat, chest, abdomen, hips or thighs. Inform your doctor if you are about to undergo any major dental procedures, as Risoweek may need to be discontinued temporarily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Risoweek a generic drug?
Yes, Risoweek is available as generic drug

Q. Is Risoweek safe?
Residronate is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Risoweek cause weight gain?
No clinically observable effect on weight has been reported for Risoweek

Q. What is Risoweek sodium?
Risoweek belongs to a class of medication called as bisphosphonates. It acts by slowing bone breakdown process, increasing bone density (thickness), and decreasing the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood

Q. How does Risoweek work?
Risoweek works by slowing bone breakdown process, increasing bone density (thickness), and decreasing the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood.

Q. What is Risoweek prescribed for?
Risoweek is prescribed for treatment of Paget’s disease and osteoporosis in men and post-menopausal women.