Anti-osteoporosis agent

Question 1

Non-pharmacologic agent

Answer 1

• intake of Vit. d and calcium
• decrease intake of coffee and alcohol
• weight bearing exercisis (jogging)

Question 2

Bisphosphonates

Answer 2

• inhibit the activity of osteoclast cells

- increased influx of calcium crystals within the bone

Question 3

Examples of bisphosphonates

Answer 3

• Alendronate(Fosamax)
• Risedronate
• Etidronate (didronel)

Question 4

Aledronate(fosanate) : avoid

Answer 4

• stretching and vigorous exercise

Question 5

Teriparatide (Forteo)

Answer 5

• release autokine: interleukin

- for women at post menopause

Question 6

Etidronate (Ditronel)

Answer 6

• HO, Paget’s disease

Question 7

Calitonin

Answer 7

Nasal spray