The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
1
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M | Musculo-skeletal system | |
2
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M05 | Drugs for treatment of bone diseases | |
3
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M05B | Drugs affecting bone structure and mineralization | |
4
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M05BA | Bisphosphonates | |
5
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M05BA07 | Risedronic acid |
The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.
| Code | Route | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORAL | Oral | 5 mg |
| Active Ingredient |
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Risedronic acid is a pyridinyl bisphosphonate that binds to bone hydroxyapatite and inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. The bone turnover is reduced while the osteoblast activity and bone mineralisation is preserved. |
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTONEL Film-coated tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Marketing Authorisation Holder | |
| RISEDRONATE SODIUM 35 mg Film-coated tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| RISONATE Film-coated tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.