osteoporosis definition
porous bone
pathophysiology of osteoporosis
cells involved in osteo
osteoporosis risk factors
glucocorticoids cause 2nd osteoporosis
CG affect the function and numbers of the 3 major bone cell types
med assoc w/ osteoporosis
○ Prolonged systemic CS
○ Abx: FQ
○ Antiseizure: CBP, PB, PT
○ PPI
○ GnRH agonist/ antagonist
○ heparin
○ chemo immunosuppressant
○ breast cancer therapies (decr estrogen)
secondary causes of osteoporosis
osteo self assessment tool OSTA (post menopausal women)
(need for BMD screen)
age (yrs) - weight (kg)
BMD testing
BMD score
Z vs T
3 T-scores
T score ≤ -2.5 SD = osteoporosis
T score -1 to -2.5 SD = osteopenia
T score ≥ -1 SD = normal BD
Fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX)
osteoporosis presentation
When to start tx
osteo tx plan
1) lifestyle + diet (Ca, Vit D, exercise) = osteopenia
2) antiresorptive agents - osteoporosis
bisphosphonate (first line)
RANK ligand inhibitor (renal)
estrogen agonist (postmeno)
calcitonin
anabolcic – PTH therapy, sclerostin inhibitor
goals of tx
1) Prevent fractures — BMD as a marker (reduction in potential # risk)
2) Improve QOL
3) Reduce economic burden
factors to consider when decide to tx
vit D and bone metabolism
low lvl of vit D –>decr Ca absorption
incr PTH secretion
- Ca reabsorption from renal distal tubule
- Ca reservoir of bone depleted to correct low Ca absorption in gut
Bisphosphonates MOA
Risedronate, Alendronate
Slow bone loss by incr osteoclast cell death
bone growth > resorption
bispho ADMIN PO
Risedronate, Alendronate (PO)
- Once a week (R, A)
- Once a mnth (R)
Take Oral on empty stomach with at least 240mL of plain water
Wait >30mins before taking food
Do not lie down after meds
alendronate dose
70mg once per week (same day)
bispho IV admin
Zoledronic acid (IV: 5mg 30min infusion per yr)
Once a yr (15-30mins via cannula vein)
bispho tx indication and duration
FIRST LINE (generic avail $)
Tx for > 5yrs can extend to 10yrs
* Unless FRAX > 20% can continue tx
* But if haven’t achieve goal BMD, pt not responding
* Switch drug, decr exposure to ADR
bispho SE
PO: ND, ab pain, reflux, MSK aches
IV: flu-like sx (fever, tired, headache, hypoCa)