The pharmacological management of osteoporosis
Riek, A.E.; Towler, D.A.
Missouri Medicine 108(2): 118-123
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-6620 PMID: 21568234 Document Number: 648728
Pharmacotherapy is effective in decreasing the incidence of osteoporotic fracture, morbidity, and mortality. This benefit is pronounced in patients at highest risk for fracture: those with prior osteoporotic fracture, very low bone mineral density, or receiving chronic corticosteroid treatment. We review the best pharmacotherapeutic options currently available for treating osteoporosis.