Drugs containing Risedronate: Actonel, Atelvia, Actonel with Calcium
Risedronate Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of risedronate during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. However, absorption of risedronate by a breastfed infant is unlikely.
Drug Levels
Risedronate has a serum half-life of about 1.5 hours and is poorly absorbed orally (average in adults 0.6% on an empty stomach, 0.3% with food), so absorption of risedronate by a breastfed infant is unlikely.
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
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