Osteoporosis, menopause, testosterone use - osteoporosis

19 important questions on Osteoporosis, menopause, testosterone use - osteoporosis

Osteopenia (low bone mass) T score

-1 to -2.4

1st line for treatment and prevention in most patients

Bisphosphonates

Consider for low risk patients after 3-5 years of treatment with bisphosphonates

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Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)

Prevention & treatment in POST- menopause: 5 mg daily, 35 mg weekly, 150 mg monthly
Treatment in males
Glucocorticoid induced 

Ibandronate (Boniva) IV

Treatment in POST- menopause: 3 mg IV every 3 months

Zoledronic acid (Reclast) IV

Prevention in POST-menopause
Treatment in males & POST-menopause:
5 mg IV once yearly
Glucocorticoid induced  

Type of bisphosphonate preferred if esophagitis is present (due to risk of esophageal cancer)

Injectable bisphosphonates (ibandronate, zoledronic acid)

Bisphosphonate alternative when there is a high risk of fracture- mab that binds RANKL to prevent osteoclast formation

Denosumab injection
-Prolia

-Xgeva: used for hypercalcemia of malignancy, bone cell tumor, prevent bone matastasis

Denosumab (Prolia) injection

Treatment in males and POST- menopause: 60 mg SC every 6 mo, given by healthcare professional 

What needs corrected before starting Denosumab?

Hypocalcemia

Analogs of human PTH, which stimulates osteoblasts and increase bone formation. For very high risk of fracture, such as previous history of vertebral fracture)

Parathyroid hormone analogs: Teriparatide, Abaloparatide

Teriparatide (Forteo) pre-filled injection

Treatment in males & POST- menopause: 20 mcg SC daily
Glucocorticoid induced 

Abaloparatide (Tymlos) pre-filled injection

Treatment in males & POST- menopause: 80 mcg SC daily

Warnings/side effects of Teriparatide (Forteo) and Abaloparatide (Tymlos)

Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), hypercalcemia
Arthralgias, leg cramps, nausea, orthostasis/dizzy

Counseling points for Teriparatide and Abaloparatide

Do not use for >2 years
Keep refrigerated

Forteo: protect from light  

High risk of vertebral fractures and can be used if low VTE risk or high breast cancer risk

Raloxifene (Evista)

High risk of vertebral fractures and can be used in women with an intact uterus for osteoporosis prevention

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene (Duavee)

Main side effects of raloxifene (Evista)

Hot flashes, peripheral edema, arthalgia, leg cramps

For prevention only in POST- menopause women with vasomotor symptoms

Estrogen (with or without progestin)

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