Chapter 49. Chapter 49. Bisphosphonates for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

  1. ASBMR
  1. Socrates E. Papapoulos

Published Online: 23 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch49

Book Title

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

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How to Cite

ASBMR (2009) Chapter 49. Bisphosphonates for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, in Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch49

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
  2. Published Print: 18 NOV 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780977888214

Online ISBN: 9780470623992

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Keywords:

  • bisphosphonates;
  • alendronate;
  • clodronate;
  • ibandronate;
  • pamidronate;
  • risedronate;
  • zoledronate;
  • vertebral fractures;
  • nonvertebral fractures

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Pharmacology

  • Antifracture Efficacy

  • Intermittent Administration of BPs

  • Long-Term Effects on Bone Fragility

  • Special Issues Related to Treatment of Osteoporosis with BPs

  • Adverse Effects

  • General Conclusions

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