Osteoporosis Articles A-Z

Osteoporosis Medications

Osteoporosis medications include alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, and hormone therapy. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses these and other osteoporosis medications in detail, including their possible side effects.

Osteoporosis Prevention

Getting enough calcium and not smoking are common osteoporosis prevention measures. This eMedTV article offers several suggestions for preventing this common condition and also provides a list of foods that are high in calcium.

Osteoporosis Research

As this eMedTV article explains, current research on osteoporosis investigates the causes, risk factors, and treatments of osteoporosis. This page provides an overview of recent studies and also offers a look at future initiatives.

Osteoporosis Statistics

This portion of the eMedTV library provides several osteoporosis statistics. For example, osteoporosis can strike at any age, it is a major health threat for 44 million Americans, and it costs the country $14 billion annually.

Osteoporosis Treatment

Options for treating osteoporosis include proper nutrition, exercise, and, in some cases, medication. This eMedTV segment discusses these treatment options in detail. This article also explains when certain medications might be used.

Osteoporotic

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that increases the risk of fractures. This eMedTV page takes a brief look at signs of this disease and treatment options. A link to more information is also provided. Osteoporotic is a common misspelling of osteoporosis.

Osteoporsis

When a person has osteoporosis, he or she is at an increased risk of bone fracture. This eMedTV page offers an overview of osteoporosis, including information on how this disease can cause disabilities. Osteoporsis is a common misspelling of osteoporosis.

Osteoprosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes bones to become fragile and more susceptible to fractures. This eMedTV segment describes what osteoporosis is and explains who is at risk for the disease. Osteoprosis is a common misspelling of osteoporosis.

Osteporosis

This eMedTV page offers an overview of osteoporosis, a bone disease that increases the risk of fractures. This page also covers possible causes of osteoporosis and treatment options that are available. Osteporosis is a common misspelling of osteoporosis.

Ostopenia

As this eMedTV segment explains, osteopenia is a milder form of osteoporosis, and it occurs when bone is lost at a faster rate than it is replaced. This page also discusses how osteopenia is diagnosed. Ostopenia is a common misspelling of osteopenia.

Ostoporose

This eMedTV Web resource discusses what occurs in people who have osteoporosis, a bone disease that increases the risk of fractures. This page also describes possible causes of osteoporosis. Ostoporose is a common misspelling of osteoporosis.

Ostoporosis

This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how osteoporosis can cause brittle bones that are more susceptible to fracture. This page also discusses how a healthcare provider diagnoses this disease. Ostoporosis is a common misspelling of osteoporosis.

Phytoestrogens

As this eMedTV article explains, many postmenopausal women are interested in phytoestrogens (plant compounds similar to estrogen) as an alternative to hormone therapy. However, research has shown mixed results on the effectiveness of these compounds.

Precautions and Warnings With Calcitonin Salmon Injection

You should not use calcitonin salmon injection if you are allergic to any components of the medicine. This eMedTV article provides other precautions and warnings with calcitonin salmon injection and lists possible side effects of the medication.

Reclast

Reclast is a drug used to help treat the breakdown of bone associated with Paget's disease and osteoporosis. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed look at the drug, including information on its effects, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Reclast and Breastfeeding

This page of the eMedTV Web site takes a look at the issues surrounding Reclast and breastfeeding. It explains the reasoning behind the manufacturer's recommendations and also stresses the importance of discussing it with your healthcare provider.

Reclast and Pregnancy

This eMedTV article takes a detailed look at Reclast and pregnancy. It describes the results of animal studies and explains why the FDA gave it a pregnancy Category D rating. Circumstances in which the drug may still be given are also described.

Reclast Dosage

The recommended Reclast dosage for Paget's disease of the bone is 5 mg. This eMedTV resource discusses Reclast dosing guidelines in detail and explains how the drug is given. Reclast dosing for osteoporosis is also discussed.

Reclast Drug Interactions

Reclast drug interactions can occur if it is combined with NSAIDs and diuretics, among other things. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that can interact with Reclast, describes the problems they can cause, and explains how they can be avoided.

Reclast for Paget's Disease

Reclast Overdose

Although the exact effects of a Reclast overdose are unknown, as this eMedTV resource explains, it would likely affect the levels of certain minerals in the blood. Possible treatment options for an overdose are also described.

Reclast Side Effects

A few common Reclast side effects include joint pain, fever, and headache. This eMedTV Web page describes other side effects seen with the drug, including the ones that are less common and ones that should be reported immediately to your doctor.

Reclast Uses

Reclast, a bisphosphonate, is used to treat Paget's disease of the bone and osteoporosis. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains Reclast uses in detail, discussing off-label uses for the drug as well as whether it should be given to children.

Reclast Warnings and Precautions

This segment of the eMedTV Web site offers various Reclast warnings and precautions that you should be aware of before beginning treatment. This includes rare side effects to watch out for and conditions to tell your doctor about beforehand.