Anti-Osteoporosis

Question 1

Non-Pharmacological Interventions

Answer 1

1. Calcium/Vit D intake
2. Weight bearing
3. Stop smoking
4. Decrease alcohol and caffeine

Question 2

Bisphosphonates

Answer 2

Refers to all other classes of anti-osteoporosis drugs.

1. Inhibit osteoclastic bone resorption without affecting bone formation.
2. Increase bone mass density and decrease risk of fracture.

Question 3

Alendronate (Foxamax)

Answer 3

GI Problems, myalgias, and esophageal lesions.

Question 4

Calcitonin

Answer 4

Nasal spray

pain, myalgias, headache, and nasal symptoms.

Question 5

Hormone Replacement therapy

Answer 5

Benefits outweigh risks

Increased risk of breast/endometrial cancer.