drugs affecting Ca balance Flashcards

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Vitamin D preparations

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calciferol
cholecalciferol
alfacalcidol
dihydrotachysterol

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oral calcium prep

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Calcium carbonate, Calcium gluconate, calcium citrate, and calcium lactate.

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parenteral calcium prep

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  • Intravenous calcium gluconate: Nonirritant, hence it is preferred.
  • Intravenous calcium chloride: Highly irritant and causes tissue necrosis.
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4
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oral biphosphonates (AIR)

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Alendronate
Ibandronate
Risedronate

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5
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IV BPP

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(ZIP)
Zoledronate
Ibandronate
Pamidronat

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6
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Drugs used in the treatment of osteoporosis

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Alendronate/Risedronate/Zoledron ate
* Teriparatide (recombinant parathyroid hormone)
* Calcitonin
* Calcium preparations
* Vitamin D preparations
* Raloxifene
* Denosumab

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