Calcium and Bone Drugs Flashcards
Calcium supplements
Calcium carbonate
Calcium citrate
Calcium supplements - MoA
Important for: Bone remodeling, nerve, muscle function, gland secretion, blood coagulation, enzyme activities
Calcium supplements - Clinical use
Hypocalcemia, osteoporosis
Calcium supplements - Adverse effects
Modestly increased risk of MI
Calcium supplements - Interactions
Decreased absorption of ciprofloxacin, fluoride, phenytoin, levothyroxine, tetracycline
Vitamin D supplements
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
Cholecalciferol - MoA
Increased synthesis of calcium-binding protein
increases calcium absorption.
Stimulation of bone resorption
Ergocalciferol - MoA
Activated in liver and kidneys to form calcitriol. Increases Ca and phosphorous absorption from the gut
Vitamin D supplements - Clinical use
Prevention and treatment of rickets (vit D-dependant and -resistant).
Prevention of osteoporosis.
Hypocalcemia (by hypoparathyroidism)
Tetani (post-op and idiopathic).
Prevention of vit D deficiency in chronic renal failure
Vitamin D supplements - Adverse effects
Hypercalcemia
Hypercalciuria
Vitamin D supplements - Interactions
Cholestyramine inhibits absorption.
Phenytoin and barbiturates: increased vit D metabolism and deficiency.
Bisphosphonates - Classification
Bone resorption inhibitors
Bisphosphonates - MoA
Absorb hydroxyapatite and become permanent parts of the bone structure (terminal half life is 10 years). Inhibits osteoclast activity by preventing them to attach to bone
Bisphosphonates - Clinical use
Osteoporosis, Paget disease of the bone, hypercalcemia, osteolytic bone lesions in metastatic cancer
Bisphosphonates - Contraindications
Dull, aching pain in the thigh or groin
Bisphosphonates - Adverse effects
Espohageal erosion, GI distress.
Long-term use: atypical (subtrochanteric & diaphysial) femur fractures. Poor oral health: Osteonecrosis of the jaw
Bisphosphonates reduces the risk of?
Breast cancer
Bisphosphonates - Interactions
Calcium supplements & antacids: decreases absorption of bisphosphonate
1st generation bisphosphonate
Etidronate
2nd generation bisphosphonates
Alendronate
Pamidronate
Risedronate
Tiludronate
2nd generation bisphosphonates - Clinical use
ALL: Paget disease of the bone (symptomatic/candidates for surgery)
Alendronate - Clinical use
Osteoporosis (all forms)