risedronate, a bone-resorption inhibitor. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used to treat Paget’s disease. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to biphosphonates prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Dizziness and headache are adverse effects. Common side effects include abdominal pain, anorexia, diarrhea, nausea, bone pain, arthralgia, and chest pain.
