These drugs include antiresorptive, given in various doses in daily and monthly periods.
functions Drugs
Recommended drugs for osteoporosis can help reduce the risk of fractures, prevent or slow bone loss and increase bone density.
type Drugs
Drugs commonly used to treat osteoporosis include oral and intravenous bisphosphonates, estrogen / hormone replacement therapy (HRT), calcitonin, teriparatide, and raloxifene.
Functions and Benefits
Raloxifene and bisphosphonates can be used as a drug to prevent and treat post-menopausal osteoporosis.
Teriparatide works to stimulate new bone formation, while calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps the regulation of calcium and bone metabolism.
Drug Side Effects
Most of the drugs used to treat osteoporosis have side effects, including the onset of digestive problem, condition or flu-like symptoms, irritation of the nose, and leg cramps.
Things to Consider
The drugs are prescribed to treat osteoporosis will be more effective when combined with other methods of treatment of osteoporosis.
Medication can be combined with a diet that will provide nutrients for growth and bone strength, exercise program, as well as improve security when doing activities both inside and outside the room to avoid fractures.
