Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Stoplos Kit 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 Interaction | Stoplos Kit is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Do not lie down after taking the medicine. Wait at least 1 hour before taking any other medication or eating or drinking anything. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Risedronate+Calcium Carbonate. Inform your doctor if you experience pain in jaw. This problem may be seen after dental work. Your doctor will monitor your response to Risedronate+Calcium Carbonate by testing your bone mineral density (BMD). This is usually done every 1-3 years. |
| Common Side Effect | Headache, Back pain, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Indigestion, Heartburn, Diarrhoea. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Stoplos Kit is to be taken empty stomach. |
| Driving | Stoplos Kit does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Stoplos Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stoplos Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Stoplos Kit may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease. |
| Liver | Stoplos Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Stoplos Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Stoplos Kit is a combination of two medicines: Risedronate and Calcium Carbonate which treat osteoporosis.tRisedronate is a bisphosphonate. It works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. This strengthens the bone and minimizes the risk of fractures. Calcium Carbonate is a mineral which helps prevent the loss of bone mass. |
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