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HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)
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-osteoporosis
-Decreases bone resorption while increasing bone mass |
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SERMs
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-osteoporosis
-Evista -helps prevent osteoporosis |
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Bisphosphonates
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-osteoporosis
-Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva -increases bone mass, inhibits bone loss |
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Micalcin
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-osteoporosis
-reduces bone loss -daily shot |
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Calcitonin
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-Paget's
-slows bone resorption by decreasing the number and availability of osteoclasts. |
