Comparing Actonel vs Miacalcin
Actonel | Miacalcin |
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Actonel (risedronate) | Miacalcin (calcitonin) |
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Prescription only
Actonel helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, Hypercalcemia, Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Miacalcin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Osteoporosis
Paget's Disease
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More about Actonel (risedronate) | More about Miacalcin (calcitonin) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Actonel has an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 72% reported a negative effect. |
Miacalcin has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Actonel side effects in more detail. |
See also: Miacalcin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Actonel prices |
View all Miacalcin prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other risedronate brands include: Atelvia | Other calcitonin brands include: Calcimar | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
561 hours |
41 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 110 drugs are known to interact with Actonel:
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A total of 5 drugs are known to interact with Miacalcin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
March 27, 1998 |
July 03, 1986 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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