menopause

Question 1

therapeutic actions biphosphonates

Answer 1

postmenopausal osteoporosis

Question 2

mechanism of action biphosphonates

Answer 2

decreases fracture rate and increases bone mineral density due to the binding of biphosphonates to mineralised bone.
powerful suppressors of osteoclastic-mediated bone erosion and resorption.

Question 3

adverse effects biphosphonates

Answer 3

headache
rash
osteomalacia (softening of bones)

Question 4

contraindications biphosphonates

Answer 4

osteomalacia (softening of bones)

pregnancy

Question 5

drug interaction biphosphonates

Answer 5

NSAIDS (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs)