Osteoporosis Flashcards
Alendronate
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Fosamax
* Remain upright 30 minutes after taking
* Take 30 minutes before food, beverages besides water, or any other meds
Osteoporosis
Oral liquid, solid
Ibandronate
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Boniva
* Remain upright 60 minutes after taking
* Take 60 minutes before food, beverages besides water, or any other meds
Osteoporosis
Injectable, oral solid
Risedronate
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Actonel
* Remain upright 30 minutes after taking
* Take 30 minutes before food, beverages besides water, or any other meds
Osteoporosis
Oral solid
Zoledronic acid
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Reclast
* Avoid use in pregnant patients
* NIOSH med
Osteoporosis, bone cancer
Injectable
Abaloparatide
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Tymlos
* May cause injection site reactions (pain, redness, etc)
* Store in refrigerator until ready to use
Osteoporosis
Injectable
Teriparatide
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Forteo
* Patients should lie down when administering
* Store in refrigerator until ready to use
Osteoporosis
Injectable
Raloxifene
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Evista
* Avoid in pregnant/breastfeeding patients and those with a history of blood clots
* May cause hot flashes
* NIOSH med
Osteoporosis, breast cancer prophylaxis
Oral solid
Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Duavee
* Beers and NIOSH med
* Avoid smoking while taking med
* Avoid in patients with breast/ovarian cancer and/or CV issues (heart disease, stokes, etc)
Osteoporosis
Oral solid
Denosumab
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Prolia
* Avoid in pregnant patients
* High-alert med
* Must be administered by a healthcare professional
* Store in refrigerator until ready to use
Osteoporosis, bone cancer
Injectable
