title: Optimizing administration of bisphosphonates in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.
abstract: Bisphosphonates have been approved in the US as oral medication for the treatment of osteoporosis for about 10 years. Efficacy data exists for fracture reduction for the commonly used oral bisphosphonates but not for intravenous formulations. Based on the mechanism of action that appears to allow for longer intervals between doses, it has been possible to extend the treatment choices from the original more demanding daily oral dose to an array of options including oral weekly and more recently monthly treatment (so-called cyclical therapy) and intravenous treatment with various administration regimens. The possibility of treatment with an annual (or less frequent) intravenous administration with zoledronic acid exists. Compliance, adverse effects, and efficacy vary with each administration regimen.
authors.affiliation: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City, New York 10003, USA.
authors.forename: Paula J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Rackoff
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sebba
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D019386:Alendronate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001862:Bone Resorption; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012968:Etidronic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000077557:Ibandronic Acid; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000068296:Risedronic Acid
chemical_list: D004164:Diphosphonates; D000068296:Risedronic Acid; D012968:Etidronic Acid; D000077557:Ibandronic Acid; D019386:Alendronate