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Non Hormonal Regulators Flashcards

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MOA of Bisphosphonates

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Suppresses the activity of osteoclasts, thereby inhibiting bone resorptions

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What is the drug class of Alendronate

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Bisphosphonate

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Side effects of Alendronate

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Adynamic bone, esophagitis, osteonecrosis of jaw, renal impairment

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Drug class of Sevelamer

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Phosphate binding resin

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MOA of Sevelamer

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Binds to dietary phosphate and prevents its absorption

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T/F: Sevelamer can be given to CKD patients with hyperphosphatemia

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True. One of the indications of Sevelamer is hyperphosphatemia in CKD

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Contraindications of Sevelamer

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HYPOphosphatemia and bowel obstructions

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