DRUGS USED OSTEOPROSIS Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamin D?
A
Cholecalciferol (D3)
Ergocalciferol (D2)
2
Q
The side effects of BISPHOSPHONATES?
A
Gastro-esophageal reflux + ulceration and esophagitis.
• osteonecrosis of the jaw
• Fracture in long bone (femur)
3
Q
The side effects of Estrogen and
androgen?
A
• vaginal bleeding
• risk of breast cancer, endometrial
cancer
• venous thromboembolism (CAD).
4
Q
What’s the selective estrogen
Receptor modulator?
A
Raloxifene
5
Q
Given as nasal sparay.?
A
Calcitonin