Which is the drug of choice in Paget’s disease?
Correct Answer: Alendronate
Description: Treatment of Paget's disease Mithramycin (Plicamycin), an anti-neoplastic agent (toxic to osteoclast) was the first drug used for paget's disease. DOC is Bisphosphonates - Etidronate was used first, Alendronate , Risedronate is preferred now. Calcitonin is used for acute relief of pain(temporary effect).
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