Prevention of Osteoporosis Topic Guide - Medications and VitaminsMedications:
IbandronateIbandronate is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Ibandron...learn more »
TeriparatideTeriparatide is a man-made form of a hormone called parathyroid that exists naturally in the body. Teriparatide increases bone density and increases bone str...learn more »
Zoledronic AcidZoledronic acid (sometimes called zoledronate) is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). Zoledronic acid inhibits the release of ...learn more »
RisedronateRisedronate is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Risedronat...learn more »
Raloxifene (oral)Raloxifene affects the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body, and reduces loss of bone tissue...learn more »
Calcitonin NasalCalcitonin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland...learn more »
AlendronateAlendronate is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Alendron...learn more »
Conjugated Estrogens And MedroxyprogesteroneConjugated estrogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones. Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries that is necessary for many processes in the...learn more »
Calcitonin InjectionCalcitonin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland...learn more »
EstropipateEstropipate is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body...learn more »
Esterified EstrogensEstrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body...learn more »
Conjugated Estrogens (oral)Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body...learn more »
Estradiol TransdermalEstradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone the regulates many processes in the body...learn more » |
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