Actorisedron is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. Below is some useful information about Actorisedron to help patients learn how to use the drug safely and effectively.

Radiation therapy is one of the important methods in cancer treatment, especially for carcinomas of the head, face and neck, which are less susceptible to chemotherapy. However, besides the advantages in cancer treatment, patients also need to pay attention to the complications of radiation therapy, including radiation-induced bone necrosis.

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a serious complication of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The disease can develop up to 5 years after radiation treatment. Common signs of osteonecrosis of the jaw include pain, difficulty chewing, swelling, oral-skin fistulas, and nonhealing sores.