학술논문
How to prevent steroid induced osteoporosis
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES. Feb 01, 2005 64(2):176-178
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0003-4967
Abstract
The first choice for prevention of corticosteroid osteoporosis is a potent oral bisphosphonate—for example, alendronate or risedronate. Intravenous bisphosphonates should be considered for patients intolerant of the oral route. For patients receiving chronic low dose corticosteroids treatment with calcium and vitamin D may prevent further bone loss. Use of parathyroid hormone is promising.