The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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ISSUE 1294
ISSUE 1294
September 8, 2008
Issue 1294
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Monthly Risedronate (Actonel) for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
September 8, 2008 (Issue: 1294)
The bisphosphonate risedronate (Actonel - Procter & Gamble) was recently approved by the FDA in a 150- mg once-monthly oral tablet for prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. The drug is also available for the same indication in 5-mg...more
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