Actonel and Anastrozole

• Generic Name: risedronate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Actonel, Atelvia

Actonel (risedronate) is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.

Actonel is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure.

Actonel is also used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and to treat Paget's disease of bone in men and women.

• Generic Name: anastrozole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arimidex

Anastrozole lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.

Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox).

Anastrozole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.