ACTONEL

Generic Name: Risedronate

ACTONEL is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It is primarily used for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and for the treatment of Paget's disease of bone. Risedronate works by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, the cells responsible for bone resorption, thereby helping to maintain bone density and strength.