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Paget's Disease of Bone

Paget’s disease of bone affects the normal process of replacing old bone with new bone. Bone can become larger but weaker than usual, which may make it more fragile.

Fosamax

Alendronic Acid

35mg · 70mg

Alendronic acid tablets for osteoporosis and Paget's disease. It slows the natural process that removes old bone.

From$1.52/ tabletView

Actonel

Risedronate

35mg

Risedronate tablets for osteoporosis and Paget's disease. They attach to bone mineral to slow the cells that break bone down.

From$5.58/ tabletView

Didronel

Etidronate

200mg

Etidronate tablets for Paget's disease and abnormal bone deposits. It helps regulate how the body deposits calcium.

From$1.21/ tabletView

Key points

  • Symptoms vary: some people have none, while others may develop bone pain, joint problems or changes in bone shape.
  • Affected areas can include one bone or several, with effects depending on the part of the body involved.
  • Family history can play a part for some people, although the exact cause is not fully understood.

Medicines listed for Paget’s Disease of Bone

The listed products are Fosamax, Actonel and Didronel. They contain Alendronic Acid and Risedronate, as well as etidronate. These ingredients are bisphosphonates, a medicine class associated with reducing excess bone activity in Paget’s disease of bone and supporting bone remodelling. All listed products are tablets.

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