Radiation therapy: This treatment uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells
Other disorders affecting mineral metabolism (such as Vitamin D deficiency) should be treated
Alendronate and raloxifene are currently approved in the United States for the prevention of osteoporosis; alendronate, raloxifene, and calcitonin are approved for treatment
It is in the bisphosphonate class of medications
Romosozumab is an injectable medication used in the treatment of osteoporosis in women
Many drugs can do this
Fosamax is used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men
4%) in the 70 mg once-weekly group and 5
Also advise that: The tablet must be swallowed whole and taken with a glass of plain water (at least 200 mL); it must not be sucked or chewed because of a potential for oropharyngeal ulceration
Of the total drug interactions, 3 are major, 108 are moderate, and 5 are minor
Arch Intern Med
Side Effects