Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following drugs inhibits osteoclastic activity more than osteoblastic activity and has been beneficial in the treatment of osteoporosis, hypercalcemia of malignancy, and Paget’s disease?
  1. Alendronate
  2. Calcitonin
  3. Fluoride
  4. Parathyroid hormone
Explanation
Answer − A − The drug that inhibits osteoclastic activity more than osteoblastic activity and has been beneficial in the treatment of osteoporosis, hypercalcemia of malignancy, and Paget’s disease is Alendronate. It is a bisphosphonate, the class of drugs that has proved most effective in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
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