ZILAR 35 mg. 4 tablets

What Zilar and what it is used?

Zilar 35 mg tablets belong to a group nehormolani drugs called bisphosphonates, which are used to treat bone diseases. It works directly on your bones, which makes them stronger and therefore less prone to breaking.

Bone is living tissue. Old bone is continuously extracted from the skeleton and replaced with new bone. Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition occurring in women after menopause, in which bones become weaker, more fragile and more likely to break a fall or physical effort.

Osteoporosis can also occur in men due to many reasons including age and / or low levels of the male hormone testosterone.

Most susceptible to broken bones are the spine, hip and wrist, although it can happen to any bone in the body. Osteoporosis-related fractures can also cause back pain, lower height and curvature of the spine. Many patients with osteoporosis have no symptoms and you may not know you have it.

Zilar used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause and thus reduces the risk of fractures.

Zilar used to treat osteoporosis in men at high risk of fracture.

Before you take Zilar:

Do not take Zilar:

 If you are allergic to risedronate sodium or to any of the other ingredients Zilar

 If your doctor has told you that you have a condition called hypocalcaemia

If you think you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

 If you are breastfeeding

 If you have severe kidney problems

Take special care with Zilar

If you are not able to sit or stand upright for at least 30 minutes

 If you have an abnormal metabolism of bone or mineral substances that can lead to low blood calcium

 If you have previously had problems with the esophagus. For example you have pain or difficulty in swallowing food

If you have gastritis

 If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars

 If you have pain or swelling of the gums and / or jaw stiffness in the jaw if you experience heaviness in the jaw, or if you have lost a tooth.

 If you undergo dental treatment or have to undergo dental surgery, tell your dentist that you are taking Zilar.

Taking other medicines

Medicinal products containing one or more of the under-mentioned minerals, reducing the effect of Zilar if taken at the same time:

  Calcium

 Magnesium

  Aluminum

  Iron

These medicines should be taken at least 30 minutes after taking Zilar

Zilar can be used concomitantly with estrogen therapy / women /

Pregnancy and lactation

Consult your doctor before taking any medicine.

Zilar Do not take if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Do not take if you are breastfeeding Zilar

Zilar should be used only to treat women after menopause.

Driving and operating machinery

Zilar not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

How to take Zilar

Always Zilar exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are unsure, ask lerak or pharmacist.

The usual dose is one tablet once a week Zilar.

Choose one day of the week that is most convenient. Take one tablet every week on that day.

A carton box / space. Please note the day of the week you have chosen h Zilar taking the tablet. Fill and dates that will take the tablet

Elderly

No adjustment of the dose

Patients with renal impairment:

No adjustment of dose if you have mild to moderately impaired kidney function.

If you have severely reduced kidney function should not use Zilar 

Children and adolescents

Zilar not recommended for use.

When to take your medicine Zilar:

Take the tablet at least 30 minutes before the first food, beverage or taking other medication I day.

How to take your medicine Zilar

Take the tablet while standing. This prevents piroza / burning sensation in the throat /.

 Swallow the tablet with at least one glass of clean water. It is extremely important not to take Zilar food or drink / other than pure water / to be able to work

 Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the tablet.

Possible side effects:

Common - constipation, nausea, indigestion, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, pain in the bones or muscles. Headache

Uncommon - inflammation or ulcer hranopprovoda causing difficulty and pain when swallowing. Inflammation or ulcers of the stomach or duodenum

Rare - inflammation of the tongue, narrowing of the esophagus. There are reports of abnormal liver function tests, but they can only be diagnosed by a blood test.

Very rare - allergic reactions such as hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing. Severe skin reactions, including the formation of bubbles under the skin.

Additional Information:

What Zilar:

Active substance: risedronate sodium.

Excipients are: starch, pregelatinized, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, magnesium stearate

Tablet coating: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, macrogol.