In:
Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Vol. 26, No. 1 ( 2015-3), p. 105-108
Abstract:
Progressing osteoporosis is a pathological process, which leads to increased bone brittleness and the risk of spontaneous fractures. The prophylaxis of osteoporosis is aimed at preventing its development. It is important to adjust prophylactic measures to each patient’s needs and capabilities. In the case of osteoporosis, the procedure involves taking the medical history, physical examination, densitometry, radiological examination and analytical tests. The following drugs are used in the treatment of osteoporosis: bisphosphonates, calcitonin, estrogens, tibolone, drugs from the SERM group (raloxifen), fluoride, parathormone, strontium. Furthermore, osteoporosis treatment is supplemented with calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2300-6676
,
2084-980X
DOI:
10.12923/j.2084-980X/26.
DOI:
10.12923/j.2084-980X/26.1
DOI:
10.12923/j.2084-980X/
DOI:
10.12923/j.2084-980X/26.1/a.23
Language:
English
Publisher:
Medical University of Lublin
Publication Date:
2015
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2733313-9
SSG:
15,3
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