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What Does It Mean When Alendronate Sodium Taken For Osteoporosis Inhibits Osteoclasts?

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Posted on Wed, 20 Apr 2022
Question: I recently began alendronate sodium for osteoporosis. I understand it inhibits osteoclasts. What doe it mean, I’d anything, that my serum C-telopeptide is decreasing.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It suggests alendronate is working well.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption and decreases the bone density. Alendronate sodium inhibits these cells and this decreases the bone resorption.
The decrease in levels of C-telopeptide indicates a decrease in bone resorption and suggests that alendronate is working correctly.

I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
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What Does It Mean When Alendronate Sodium Taken For Osteoporosis Inhibits Osteoclasts?

Brief Answer: It suggests alendronate is working well. Detailed Answer: Hello, Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption and decreases the bone density. Alendronate sodium inhibits these cells and this decreases the bone resorption. The decrease in levels of C-telopeptide indicates a decrease in bone resorption and suggests that alendronate is working correctly. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal