Pharmacotherapy of osteoporosis
Abstract
The pharmacological agents currently used in the management of osteoporosis include:
• Drugs which specifically aim to prevent bone loss, improve bone strength and reduce the risk of future fractures (i.e. specific therapeutic agents).
• Drugs which reduce the pain and disability associated with a fracture.
Published
2019-06-18
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