title: Use of highly potent bisphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis.
abstract: Bisphosphonates are effective inhibitors of bone remodeling. In the clinical setting, these agents prevent bone loss, preserve bone architecture, and improve bone strength. Clinically significant reduction in the risk of spine and nonspine fractures is observed in patients known to be at risk for fracture. When administered appropriately, these drugs are well tolerated and have an excellent safety profile. Potent bisphosphonates are now the preferred treatment option to reduce the fracture risk in men and women with involutional and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
authors.affiliation: Oregon Osteoporosis Center, 5050 NE Hoyt Street, Suite 651, Portland, OR 97213, USA. mmcclung@orost.com
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McClung
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon / Q000379:methods; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019386:Alendronate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000187:drug effects; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D012968:Etidronic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D000077557:Ibandronic Acid; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D011379:Prognosis; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D000068296:Risedronic Acid; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D004164:Diphosphonates; D000068296:Risedronic Acid; D012968:Etidronic Acid; D000077557:Ibandronic Acid; D019386:Alendronate