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Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis (side effects (musculoskeletal pain,…
Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
side effects
musculoskeletal pain
dyspepsia
osteonecrosis of the jaw
erosions of the esophagus
mechanism of action
bind to hydroxyapatite crystals in bones
direct or indirect inhibit osteoclasts
antiresorptive agents
inhibit bone mineralization
contraindications
Have severe kidney disease
abnormalities of the esophagus such as achalasia
inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
hypersensitivity to the bisphosphonate
storage conditions
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package
name of drugs
risedronate
Boniva
Alendronic acid
indications
used to treat osteoporosis, osteitis deformans, bone metastasis , multiple myeloma
Bisphosphonates reduce the risk of fracture and bone pain in people with breast, lung, and other metastatic cancers
route of administration
intravenous
oral