Atelvia (uh-TEL-vee-uh), a new delayed-release form of risedronate (Actonel), for postmenopausal osteoporosis

February 2011

You'll see Atelvia (uh-TEL-vee-uh), a new delayed-release form of risedronate (Actonel), for postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Atelvia will be promoted as more convenient because it's taken AFTER breakfast...instead of 30 to 60 minutes BEFORE breakfast like the other oral bisphosphonates.

Atelvia is designed to reduce interference with calcium, iron, and other cations that decrease bisphosphonate absorption.

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