Gemfos Tab
Information About Gemfos Tab
About Gemfos Tab
Medicine Brand Gemfos Tab is manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Risedronate.
Pakaging
4
Active Ingredients For Gemfos Tab
Risedronate 35 mg
Diseases List For Which Gemfos Tab Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Pagets disease of bone Treatment and prophylaxis of postmenopausal or corticosteroidinduced osteoporosis
Other Significations For Gemfos Tab
This Medication Risedronate is in a class of drugs called bisphosphonates used for the treatment of Pagets disease of bone in which the formation of bone is abnormal and in persons with osteoporosis in which the density and strength of bones are reduced Other biphosphonates include the drugs alendronate Fosamax ibandronate Boniva pamidronate Aredia tiludronate Skelid and etidronate Didronel Bone is continually being formed and dissolved New bone is laid down by cells called osteoblasts while old bone is removed by cells called osteoclasts Bisphosphonates strengthen bone by inhibiting bone removal resorption by osteoclasts By slowing down the rate at which bone is dissolved risedronate increases the amount of bone Risedronate is more potent in blocking the dissolution of bone than etidronate and alendronate The FDA approved risedronate for the treatment of Pagets disease in 1998 and for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in 1999
Precautions To Be Taken Before Gemfos Tab
Food Calcium Antacids And Medications Containing Iron Magnesium Or Aluminum Reduce The Absorption Of Risedronate Resulting In Loss Of Effectiveness Thus It Should Be Taken With Plain Water Only
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Gemfos Tab
Can We Take Gemfos Tab During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Gemfos Tab
Can We Use Gemfos Tab During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Gemfos Tab
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity