drugs affecting Ca balance Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamin D preparations
A
calciferol
cholecalciferol
alfacalcidol
dihydrotachysterol
2
Q
oral calcium prep
A
Calcium carbonate, Calcium gluconate, calcium citrate, and calcium lactate.
3
Q
parenteral calcium prep
A
- Intravenous calcium gluconate: Nonirritant, hence it is preferred.
- Intravenous calcium chloride: Highly irritant and causes tissue necrosis.
4
Q
oral biphosphonates (AIR)
A
Alendronate
Ibandronate
Risedronate
5
Q
IV BPP
A
(ZIP)
Zoledronate
Ibandronate
Pamidronat
6
Q
Drugs used in the treatment of osteoporosis
A
Alendronate/Risedronate/Zoledron ate
* Teriparatide (recombinant parathyroid hormone)
* Calcitonin
* Calcium preparations
* Vitamin D preparations
* Raloxifene
* Denosumab