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Actonel®
Actonel® is a Small molecule drug developed by Amgen. It is currently FDA-approved. Also known as: Risedronate, Risedronate Sodium.
At a glance
| Generic name | Actonel® |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Risedronate, Risedronate Sodium |
| Sponsor | Amgen |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Efficacy and Safety of Actonel® After Denosumab Discontinuation in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Women (PHASE4)
- Denosumab Safety Assessment in Multiple Observational Databases
- A Study to Evaluate and Compare Alendronate and Risedronate on Bone Mineral Density in Women With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (MK-0217-211) (PHASE3)
- CCEF in the Treatment of Acute VFFs: Randomized Controlled Trial (NA)
- Antiresorptive Effect of Treatment With Risedronate and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Patients (NA)
- Observational Study of Incidence Rates of Esophageal Cancer in Women Taking Medications for the Prevention or Treatment of Osteoporosis (MK-0217A-352)
- Effects of Bisphosphonates and Nutritional Supplementation After a Hip Fracture (NA)
- Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Denosumab and Actonel® in Post Menopausal Women Transitioned From Alendronate Therapy (PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Amgen portfolio CI
Frequently asked questions about Actonel®
What is Actonel®?
Actonel® is a Small molecule drug developed by Amgen.
Who makes Actonel®?
Actonel® is developed and marketed by Amgen (see full Amgen pipeline at /company/amgen).
Is Actonel® also known as anything else?
Actonel® is also known as Risedronate, Risedronate Sodium.
What development phase is Actonel® in?
Actonel® is FDA-approved (marketed).
Related
- Manufacturer: Amgen — full pipeline
- Also known as: Risedronate, Risedronate Sodium
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