Thyroid & Osteoporosis Flashcards
calcitonin adverse effects (3)
allergic rxn (fish sensitivity)
nasal rhinitis/sinusitis (nasal spray)
N/V (injection)
calcitonin (miacalcin) effects (4)
decrease bone resorption of Ca
antagonizes PTH
decrease bone pain & loss
increase bone density
teriparatide (forteo) MOA & effects (3)
recombinant PTH
stimulates remodeling
causes bone resorption
new bone growth formation
teriparatide contraindication
osteosarcoma or risk for osteosarcoma
denosumab MOA
antibody to RANKL, the factor made by osteoblasts that is necessary for the formation of mature osteoclasts
denosumab effect
inhibits bone resorption
denosumab indications/effects (2)
osteoporosis in men and post-menopausal women at high fracture risk
increase bone mass & strength in both cortical and trabecular bone
denosumab adverse effects (2)
hypocalcemia
osteonecrosis of the jaw
denosumab absolute contraindications (2)
hypocalcemia (fix it first)
pregnancy
IV bisphosphonates (4)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Zometa)
Etidronate (Didronel)
Pramidronate (Aredia)
oral bisphosphonates (4)
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Etidronate (Didronel)
oral bisphosphonates adverse effects
GI irritation
IV bisphosphonates adverse effects
renal toxicity if given too quickly
bisphosphonates use (2)
DOC for post-menopausal women and men with osteoporosis
Paget’s disease
bisphosphonate MOA (4)
substitutes for PO4 in Ca binding
incorporates into bone
inhibits osteoclast activity
inhibits bone resorption