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Bisphosphonates in clinical osteology

Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2009

Abstract

Bisphosphonates (BP) are dominant drug in postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment. Positive results are supported by evidence-based studies.

The increasing discussion about over-suppression of bone metabolism, resulting into microdamages and microcracks started development of newer forms of BP with prolonged intervals between dosing. Intravenous BPs are useful in patients with gastrointestinal diseases