Agents which done resorption in osteoporosis are all except:
Correct Answer: Teriparatide
Description: Ref. Textbook of Orthopedics, Ebnezar. Page.654
STRONTIUM RANELATE
Strontium ranelate block bone resorption and also promotes bone formation
Strontium ranelate à block differentiation of osteoclasts à Increases apoptosis and thus inhibiting bone resorption.
They also appears to promote bone formation.
TERIPARATIDE
Recombinant form of PTH 1-34, is approved for treatment of osteoporosis.
Teriparatide stimulates new bone formation, this new bone appears structurally normal and is associated with a substantial reduction in the incidence of fractures.
Dose - 20 mg subcutaneously daily.
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