Alternatives to estrogen replacement therapy for preventing osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a leading cause of disability and death in older Americans; women are at higher risk than men. Bone is a living tissue that undergoes continuous remodeling throughout life. Several drugs-including sex hormones, bisphosphonates, calcitonin, and sodium fluoride-can arrest the progression of osteoporosis and prevent fractures. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation may prevent the development of osteoporosis in high-risk individuals and are useful adjuncts when used with other treatments.
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Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland at Baltimore, USA.
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D002116:Calcitonin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D004164:Diphosphonates; D014807:Vitamin D; D012969:Sodium Fluoride; D002116:Calcitonin