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Suggest Injectable Medications For Osteoporosis

I have heard that there is an injection for osteoporosis that lasts 6 months. Is that true? If so, is it safe? Are there any side affects? What about long-lasting side affects? Also, is the injection a one-time thing, or does it have to be given several times? Thank you.
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
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thanks for your question,
3 common injectable drugs used in osteoporosis

calcitonin which is used Women >5y postmenopause,injected twice or three times weekly, decreases pain in acute vertebral compression fractures. Side effects include mild nausea, vomiting, flushing, hypersensitivity reactions.

Teriparatide used in     Severe osteoporosis/high fracture risk     ; given by daily subcutaneous injections) ,side effects :Transient hypercalcemia, dizziness, nausea, headache.Contraindicated in Paget's disease due to potential osteosarcoma risk

Denosumab (Prolia) given by SC injection to arm, thigh, abdomen, side effects are Arthralgia, nasopharyngitis, back pain.Contraindicated in severe hypocalcemia
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Suggest Injectable Medications For Osteoporosis

thanks for your question, 3 common injectable drugs used in osteoporosis calcitonin which is used Women 5y postmenopause,injected twice or three times weekly, decreases pain in acute vertebral compression fractures. Side effects include mild nausea, vomiting, flushing, hypersensitivity reactions. Teriparatide used in Severe osteoporosis/high fracture risk ; given by daily subcutaneous injections) ,side effects :Transient hypercalcemia, dizziness, nausea, headache.Contraindicated in Paget s disease due to potential osteosarcoma risk Denosumab (Prolia) given by SC injection to arm, thigh, abdomen, side effects are Arthralgia, nasopharyngitis, back pain.Contraindicated in severe hypocalcemia