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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Bisphosphonates
  1. Medicines for osteoporosis 
    Bisphosphonates are the main medicines that are used to both prevent and treat bone loss. They are ... or once a month. You also may get bisphosphonates through a vein (IV). Most often this is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000502.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Osteoporosis 
    ... not osteoporosis. Medicines used to treat osteoporosis include: Bisphosphonates -- the main drugs used to prevent and treat ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Test Your Osteoporosis Knowledge 
    ... risk of fractures. The correct answer is fact. Bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel , or Reclast) are used to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000360_6.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hypercalcemia 
    ... stop bone breakdown and absorption by the body (bisphosphonates). Glucocorticoids (steroids).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Paget disease of the bone 
    ... drugs used to treat Paget disease. These include: Bisphosphonates: These drugs are the first treatment, and they ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000414.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Giant cell arteritis 
    ... density (BMD) test or DEXA scan. Take a bisphosphonate medicine, such as alendronate (Fosamax), as prescribed by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000448.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 
    ... syndrome . Known causes include: Drugs such as heroin, bisphosphonates, anabolic steroids Infection Inherited genetic problems Obesity Reflux ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000478.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Osteogenesis imperfecta 
    ... the bones of the spine). They are called bisphosphonates. Low impact exercises, such as swimming, keep muscles ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001573.htm - Medical Encyclopedia