Osteoporosis Medications

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

Drugs 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
Actonel (More...) generic name: risedronate class: bisphosphonates	3 review(s)	Rate It!	5.1
Boniva (Pro, More...) generic name: ibandronate class: bisphosphonates	7 review(s)	Rate It!	8.3
Caltrate (More...) generic name: calcium carbonate class: antacids, minerals and electrolytes	0 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
Cenestin (More...) generic name: conjugated estrogens class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Climara (More...) generic name: estradiol class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Rate It!	7.0
Enjuvia (More...) generic name: conjugated estrogens class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Evista (Pro, More...) generic name: raloxifene class: hormones/antineoplastics, miscellaneous hormones	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Forteo (More...) generic name: teriparatide class: miscellaneous hormones	6 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
Fortical (Pro, More...) generic name: calcitonin class: miscellaneous hormones	1 review(s)	Rate It!	1.0
Fosamax (Pro, More...) generic name: alendronate class: bisphosphonates	2 review(s)	Rate It!	7.0
HydroDIURIL (More...) generic name: hydrochlorothiazide class: thiazide diuretics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Miacalcin (Pro, More...) generic name: calcitonin class: miscellaneous hormones	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Miacalcin Nasal (More...) generic name: calcitonin class: miscellaneous hormones	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Microzide (Pro, More...) generic name: hydrochlorothiazide class: thiazide diuretics	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Premarin (More...) generic name: conjugated estrogens class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Prempro (More...) generic name: conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone class: hormone replacement therapy, sex hormone combinations	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Reclast (Pro, More...) generic name: zoledronic acid class: bisphosphonates	2 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
Vivelle (Pro, More...) generic name: estradiol class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Vivelle-Dot (Pro, More...) generic name: estradiol class: estrogens, hormone replacement therapy	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Zometa (Pro, More...) generic name: zoledronic acid class: bisphosphonates	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
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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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