osteo Flashcards
risedronate po dosage
35 mg per week
administration instructions for po bisph
30min before breakfast with a full glass of water. maintain upright for at least 30 mins
alendronate po dosage
70 mg per week
contraindications for po bisp
crcl <30ml/min
hypocalcemia
oesophageal/gastric/gi abnormalities
inability to sit upright ≥30 mins
aspiration risk (eg difficulty swallowing liquids)
se of iv bisp
Flu-like symptoms, worsened renal function
se of po bisp
Nausea, ab pain, heartburn, upper GI irritation
side effects of bisphosphonates /mabs
ONJ, atypical femoral fracture, muscle pain
how long can you take po bisph
5 yr
how long can you take iv bisph
3 yr
how often to repeat BMD
every 2 years
how much serum 25(OH) vit d should be present before initiating therapy
≥ 20-30 ng/ml
zoledronic acid (iv) dosing
5 mg per year as 30 min infusion
zoledronic acid (iv) ci in
crcl <35 ml/min
hypocalcaemia
drugs ci in hypocalcaemia
iv, po bisphosphonates
denosumab
calcitonins
drugs causing hypercalcaemia
teriparatide
first line for osteo
po bisphosphonates
how long can you use romosozumab for
max 1 year
ci for romosozumab
hx of cvs event/stroke, uncorrected hypocalcemia
administration of romo
once a month
administration of denosumab + concurrent suppl?
once every 6 months, 1000mg Ca + 400 IU Vit D (OD)