Osteoporosis Medications

Definition of Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Osteoporosis

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Osteoporosis. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
alendronate/cholecalciferol systemic (Pro, More...) class: bisphosphonates	0 review(s)	Rate It!	9.5
etidronate systemic (Pro, More...) class: bisphosphonates	0 review(s)	Rate It!	9.0
ibandronate systemic (Pro, More...) class: bisphosphonates	7 review(s)	Rate It!	8.3
teriparatide systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous hormones	7 review(s)	Rate It!	8.3
calcium carbonate systemic (More...) class: antacids, minerals and electrolytes	2 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
zoledronic acid systemic (Pro, More...) class: bisphosphonates	2 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
alendronate systemic (Pro, More...) class: bisphosphonates	2 review(s)	Rate It!	7.0
estradiol systemic (Pro, More...) class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Rate It!	7.0
risedronate systemic (Pro, More...) class: bisphosphonates	3 review(s)	Rate It!	5.1
calcitonin systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous hormones	1 review(s)	Rate It!	1.0
raloxifene systemic (Pro, More...) class: hormones/antineoplastics, miscellaneous hormones	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
hydrochlorothiazide systemic (Pro, More...) class: thiazide diuretics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
calcium phosphate, tribasic systemic (More...) class: minerals and electrolytes	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
calcium lactate systemic (More...) class: minerals and electrolytes	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
calcium gluconate systemic (More...) class: minerals and electrolytes	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
calcium glubionate systemic (More...) class: minerals and electrolytes	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
conjugated estrogens systemic (Pro, More...) class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone systemic (Pro, More...) class: hormone replacement therapy, sex hormone combinations	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
estropipate systemic (Pro, More...) class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
esterified estrogens systemic (Pro, More...) class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
dihydrotachysterol systemic (More...) class: vitamins	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
calcium carbonate/risedronate systemic (More...) class: bisphosphonates, minerals and electrolytes	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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Osteoporosis Medications in the Pipeline

Latest Osteoporosis Blog Post

Forteo Approved for Drug-Related Osteoporosis
FRIDAY, July 24 -- Eli Lilly's Forteo (teriparatide injection) has received expanded approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat osteoporosis associated with long-term use of glucocorticoid medication, the company said Thursday. Glucocorticoid...

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