Osteoporosis Drugs

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Description

Osteoporosis Drugs are a group of Prescribed Medications used to increase Bone density in Osteoporosis patients.

 

Types of Osteoporosis Drugs

 Bisphosphonates:

       Alendronate

       Clodronate (Bonefos, Loron)

       Etidronate (Didronel)

       Ibandronate (Boniva)

       Neridronate

       Olpadronate

       Pamidronate (APD,  Aredia)

       Risedronate (Actonel)

       Tiludronate (Skelid)

       Zolendronate (Zometa)

 Calcitonin (synthetic Calcitonin)

 

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