Osteoporosis: Medical Management

Question 1

Osteoporosis: Medical Management

Answer 1

1. Diet therapy with Ca, fluoride, and Vitamin D
2. Hormone replacement therapy estrogen
3. Bisphosphonates (Alendronate, Risedronate) - to increase bone mass by inhibiting the osteoclast
4. Moderate weight bearing exercises
5. Management of fractures

Question 2

A bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis

Answer 2

Alendronate

Question 3

A class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass

Used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases

Answer 3

Bisphosphonates