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Osteoporosis, Has Stress Fracture, Advised Injection Forteo, Arachitol, Calcium Tablets. Is The Course Of Treatment Right?
Hello Doctor. My father is in the US & had a minor fall. He was suffering from Osteoporosis & had a THR in his left left in 2006. Now he has a stress fracture in the medial side of his right leg. His Indian doc has told him to take Inj Forteo (once daily), Inj Arachitol (once a week) & Tab Calcium 1000 mg daily. Post his return, he will observe his X-ray / MRI & suggest for operation if no or little improvement in his condition. I wanted a second opinion on the medicines prescribed by the doc & hence, would like to know if the medicines prescribed are really that helpful as he is supposed to fly back to India on the 5th of October. - Ashwin
Mon, 17 Sep 2012
hi,
the medication seems to be fine, as teriparatide(forteo) is one of the best available drugs for osteoporosis.
calcium and vitamin D would definitely help alongside.
so he must continue treatment to avoid further fractures.
the medication seems to be fine, as teriparatide(forteo) is one of the best available drugs for osteoporosis.
calcium and vitamin D would definitely help alongside.
so he must continue treatment to avoid further fractures.
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