Actonel with Calcium and Haegarda

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / risedronate
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Actonel with Calcium, Actonel and Calcium

Actonel with Calcium (risedronate and calcium) is packaged as two separate medicines: 4 Actonel tablets and 24 calcium tablets. Risedronate is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Risedronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractise.

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance.

Actonel is used to treat or prevent postmenopausal and steroid-induced osteoporosis. Actonel is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone.

Calcium carbonate is used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies.

Actonel with Calcium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: C1 esterase inhibitor (human)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Haegarda, Berinert, Cinryze, Ruconest

Haegarda is a man-made form of a protein in blood that helps control swelling in the body. People with a condition called hereditary angioedema do not have enough of this protein. Hereditary angioedema can cause attacks of swelling and symptoms such as stomach problems or trouble breathing.

Haegarda is used in people with hereditary angioedema.

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