Atelvia

Active Ingredient(s): Risedronate Sodium
FDA Approved: * October 8, 2010
Pharm Company: * WARNER CHILCOTT INC
Category: Osteoporosis

Risedronic acid, often used as its sodium salt risedronate sodium, is a bisphosphonate. It slows down the cells which break down bone. It's used to treat or prevent osteoporosis, and treat Paget's disease of bone. It is taken by mouth. It was patented in 1984 and approved for medical use in 1998.[1] Contents 1 Pharmacology 2 Society and culture 2.1 Brand names 2.2 Controversies 3 References 4 External links Pharmacology Relative potency[2] Bisphosp... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Atelvia EC;35
Atelvia Dosepak, 4 Count
NDC: 0430-0979
Labeler:
Warner Chilcott (Us), LLC

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