ATC Level5: M05BB04 - Risedronic Acid, Calcium and Colecalciferol, sequential

ATC Level1:

• M - Musculo

ATC Level2:

• M05 - Drugs for treatment of bone diseases

ATC Level3:

• M05B - Drugs affecting bone structure and mineralization

ATC Level4:

• M05BB - Bisphosphonates and Calcium, sequential preparations

ATC Level5:

• M05BB04 - Risedronic Acid, Calcium and Colecalciferol, sequential

Drugs in ATC category "M05BB04":

• Actonel Plus Calcium D
• Calcium
• Risedronate
- Risedronate is a bisphosphonate used to strengthen bone, treat or prevent osteoporosis, and treat Paget’s disease of bone. Indication: For the treatment of Paget's disease of the bone (osteitis deformans), postmenopausal and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis Risedronate is a pyridinyl bisphosphonate that inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and modulates bone metabolism and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology