This medication is recommended in post-menopausal women to reduce the risk of vertebral fractures.
Patients using this medication may at times experience GI (stomach) upset, abdominal pain, and musculoskeletal pain (pain in bone and muscles). If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.
Risk can not be ruled out, so please consult your doctor before using this medication.
This medication should not be used by lactating mothers.
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
When receiving this medication, make sure to have an adequate intake of vitamin D and calcium.
This medication is not recommended in patients with severe renal (kidney) impairment and hypocalcemia (decreased level of calcium in blood).
What does this medicine treat?
Is it used in the treatment of osteoporosis of women in postmenopausal phase and in men with high risk of fractures.