Chapter 19 Musculoskeletal System
Bisphosphonates (BPs)
MOA (Mechanism of Action)





Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications
Side Effects
All
Serious


Important Notes




Evidence
Risedronate versus Placebo or Calcium and Vitamin D or Both in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Etidronate versus Placebo and/or Calcium and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

BPs versus Placebo or No Treatment in Myeloma

FYI



Vitamin D Replacement
MOA (Mechanism of Action)




Important Notes




Advanced

Common Name | Drug Name | Abbreviation |
---|---|---|
Vitamin D2 | Ergocalciferol | D2 |
1-Hydroxyvitamin D2 | Doxercalciferol | 1(OH)D2 |
Vitamin D3 | Cholecalciferol | D3 |
25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 | Calcifediol | 25(OH)D3 |
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 | Calcitriol | 1,25(OH)2D3 |
24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 | Secalcifediol | 24,25(OH)2D3 |
Evidence
Vitamin D Plus Calcium and Bone Fractures in the Elderly

FYI

Parathyroid Hormone
MOA (Mechanism of Action)





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