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Bisphosphonate
Bisphosphonate are a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass.They are used to treat osteoporosis and related bone metabolic diseases such as paget's disiease.The more used ones are:actonel, fosamax, dridronel, reclast, (zoledronic acid) Boniva and zometa.They can be taken either daily, once a week, once a month and in persons having problem taking it orally ther is an inyectable form as well.
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Are there any good alternatives to bisphosphonates for osteoporosis?
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On methotextrate for 2.5 years. Don't never prescribed bisphosphonate. Is it necessary? Can i take calcium/vit d or eat foods rich in them instead?
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Is there a global standard of care related to oopherectomy/arimidex re bisphosphonates for rapid secondary severe osteoporosis ?
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For how many years is there an increased risk of ONJ after 100 mg x 4 infusions (over 10 days) of a bisphosphonate (Neridronate or similar)?
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Need for preventive steps of dental hygiene cleaning if on bisphosphonate?
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Have osteonecrotic patients reported any symptoms early on in their treatment with bisphosphonates that indicated they would develop osteonecrosis?
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