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chapter 6
6.2 Osteoporosis Agents
Generic(Brand) | Dosage Form | Route of Administration | Common Dose |
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Etidronate(Didronel) | Tablet | Oral | 800 mg a day for 2 weeks in 15- week cycle |
Ibandronate(Boniva) | Tablet,injection | Oral,IV | PO:2.5 mg a day or 150 mg once a month IV: 3 mg infuse every 3 months |
Pamidronate(Aredia) | Injection | IV | 30 mg infuse every 4 weeks |
Risedronate(Actonel) | Tablet | Oral | 5 mg a day 35 mg once a week 75 mg on 2 consective days once a month |
Tiludronate(Skelid) | Tablet | Oral | 400 mg a day |
Zoledronic acid(Reclast) | Injection | IV | 5 mg infusion once a year |
Raloxifene(Evista) | Tablet | Oral | 60 mg a day |
Tamoxifen(Nolvadex) | Tablet, solution | Oral | 10-40 mg a day |
Toremifene(Fareston) | Tablet | Oral | 60 mg a day |
Alendronate(Fosamax | Tablet,oral solution | Oral | 5-10 mg a day 70 mg once a week |
Calcitonin(Miacalcin) | Nasal spray | Nasal | 1 spray per day, alternate nostrils |