risedronate sodium 150 MG Oral Tablet
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Risedronate sodium tablets are a bisphosphonate indicated for: Treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis ( 1.1 ) Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis ( 1.2 ) Treatment and prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis ( 1.3 ) Treatment of Paget’s disease ( 1.4 ) Limitations of Use Optimal duration of use has not been determined. For patients at low-risk for fracture, consider drug discontinuation after 3 to 5 years of use. ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Risedronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, risedronate sodium tablets reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures and a composite endpoint of nonvertebral osteoporosis-related fractures [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 ) ]. 1.2 Osteoporosis in Men Risedronate sodium tablets are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. 1.3 Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Risedronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment and prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women who are either initiating or continuing systemic glucocorticoid treatment (daily dosage of greater than or equal to 7.5 mg of prednisone or equivalent) for chronic diseases. Patients treated with glucocorticoids should receive adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D. 1.4 Paget’s Disease Risedronate sodium tablets are indicated for treatment of Paget’s disease of bone in men and women. 1.5 Important Limitations of Use The optimal duration of use has not been determined. The safety and effectiveness of risedronate sodium tablets for the treatment of osteoporosis are based on clinical data of three years duration. All patients on bisphosphonate therapy should have the need for continued therapy re-evaluated on a periodic basis. Patients at low-risk for fracture should be considered for drug discontinuation after 3 to 5 years of use. Patients who discontinue therapy should have their risk for fracture re-evaluated periodically.
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ROUND WHITE 93 7771
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
RISEDRONATE SODIUM Tablets USP are available as: 150 mg: white, film-coated, convex, round, unscored tablets, debossed with “93” on one side of the tablet and “7771” on the other side, in blister packages of 1 x 1 card in a carton (NDC 0093-7771-79) and 1 x 3 cards in a carton (NDC 0093-7771-13). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
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