Bontelvia 35mg Injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 13 December 2019
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and males.
Dosage (summary)
One 35 mg tablet orally once a week.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: ~1 hour, Duration: Not specified
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Aspirin
- NSAIDs
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Polyvalent cations
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to risedronate
- Hypocalcaemia
- Advanced renal impairment
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Musculoskeletal pain
Counselling Points
- Take with a full glass of water
- Remain upright for 30 mins after taking
- Avoid food/drinks containing polyvalent cations around dosing time
Serious warnings
- Risk of oesophageal reactions
- Osteonecrosis of the jaw
- Atypical femur fractures
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