All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Gastrointestinal disorders
Use Actonel Tablet with caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems like gastritis as it may cause mucosal irritation and increase the risk of gastric ulcers and bleeding. Take this medicine along with a full glass of water and stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes after the dose to reduce the chances of gastric irritation.
Use Actonel Tablet with caution if you have mild to moderate kidney problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your kidney function if necessary while using this medicine.
Asthma is a breathing disorder caused due to constriction of the airway and excess mucous secretion. Use Actonel Tablet with extreme caution if you have asthma due to the increased risk of worsening your health.
Food interactions
The desired effects of Actonel Tablet will not be achieved if it is taken along with food. It is advised to take this medicine on an empty stomach or at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything other than plain water.
The combined use of Actonel Tablet and products containing calcium, magnesium, aluminium, or iron may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine. Hence, do not take multivitamins with minerals for at least 30 minutes after taking Actonel Tablet. Inform your doctor about all your ongoing medicines including herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with Actonel Tablet to avoid such interactions.
Lab interactions
A bone scan is a nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose and track several types of bone conditions. Actonel Tablet may interfere with the results of the imaging test. Inform your doctor and lab technician about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before undergoing bone imaging tests or any other lab tests.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.