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Brand Actonel 35 mg by Allergan

The brand Actonel 35 mg comes from Canada manufactured by Allergan. It is available in the quantity of 4 and 12 tablets.

Actonel Information

Actonel (Risedronate) is an effective bisphosphonate used to help manage conditions that cause bones to become weak, thin, or abnormally structured. It is used to increase bone mineral density and reduce the incidence of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures (including hip fractures) in postmenopausal women living with, or at risk of, osteoporosis. It is also used to increase bone mass and reduce fracture risk in men with low bone density due to osteoporosis. It is indicated for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in individuals starting or maintaining long-term corticosteroid use. Actonel is also used to induce remission in individuals with Paget's disease of the bone, targeting areas of erratic, accelerated bone remodeling.

Actonel works by shifting the balance of bone remodeling back in favor of bone growth. In a healthy skeleton, bone-building cells and bone-removing cells work in tandem. However, in conditions like osteoporosis, the bone-removing cells become overactive and destroy bone faster than it can be replaced. When you take this medication, the active ingredient, risedronate, binds directly to the calcium in your bones. When the overactive bone-removing cells arrive to dissolve bone tissue, they absorb the medicine. Once inside, risedronate blocks a crucial internal enzyme, disrupting the cell's structure and causing it to self-destruct. As it slows down this destructive process, the bone-building cells have time to repair and reinforce the skeleton, resulting in denser, stronger bones that are less likely to fracture.

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Do I need a prescription to order Actonel 35 mg ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Actonel 35 mg.