Product introduction
GemiDRO Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It strengthens bones by stopping cells called osteoclasts from breaking down bone. This keeps bones strong and lowers the chance of fractures in women after menopause who have osteoporosis.
GemiDRO Tablet is best taken without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. GemiDRO Tablet is only part of a program of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.
The most common side effects include headache, increased blood cholesterol, dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea. These are usually mild and will disappear after a short time. If they do not go away, tell your doctor. GemiDRO Tablet can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease. It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw. These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention. Tell your doctor straight away.
You should not be given this medicine if you are breastfeeding. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels. Also, let your doctor know what other drugs you are taking. Some of them may affect, or be affected by, this injection, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and medicines used to treat cancer and osteoporosis. You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels. Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.
Uses of GemiDRO Tablet
- Treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis
Benefits of GemiDRO Tablet
In Treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause or who are taking steroids. This condition can be treated with bone-strengthening medicines. GemiDRO Tablet slows down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of breaking a bone. You can also help improve the strength of your bones by doing regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and Vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective.
Side effects of GemiDRO Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of GemiDRO
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Musculoskeletal stiffness
- Influenza like syndrome
How to use GemiDRO Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. GemiDRO Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
How GemiDRO Tablet works
GemiDRO Tablet is a bisphosphonate. It works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with GemiDRO Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
GemiDRO Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of GemiDRO Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
GemiDRO Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of GemiDRO Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
GemiDRO Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
What if you forget to take GemiDRO Tablet?
If you miss a dose of GemiDRO Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 5 g |
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