Other drugs Flashcards
1
Q
HRT
A
Post menopause = tibolone
Pre menopause = oestrogen
2
Q
Raloxifene
A
HRT - selective oestrogen receptor modulator
Used for secondary prevention + treatment of vertenral factures in post-menopausal osteoporosis
3
Q
Parathyroid hormone
A
Teriparatide
Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Increases serum calcium + reduces phosphate levels (negative feedback)
4
Q
Calcitriol (vitD3_
A
Treatment of post-menopausal prophylais
5
Q
Calcitonin (salmon)
A
Not recommended
Risk of malignancy with long-term use
6
Q
Denosumab
A
Human Mab