- Find
- Manage
- Resources
Osteoporosis Injection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Prolia to promote bone strength and reduce the risk of fractures in postmenopausal women. Prolia is an injectable drug taken once every six months that works by blocking cells responsible for breaking down bones.
More information on "Osteoporosis Injection"
From Our Experts
Tolerating Bisphosphonates: When Do You Go From Oral to IV Treatment...
How common is it for patients to have difficulty tolerating oral bisphosphonates?The difficulties with oral bisphosphonates became known... Read more »
Beyond Bisphosphonates: New Osteoporosis Medications Under Research:...
For those dissatisfied with current drug options for treating osteoporosis: a new medication being developed by Amgen may be making headway... Read more »
More Promising Results for Denosumab -- Potential Osteoporosis...
Pharmaceutical company Amgen has just released more positive findings for denosumab, a new osteoporosis drug in development. The latest... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Osteoporosis Medications
When Michelle Easton, 56, was diagnosed with osteoporosis five years ago, her doctor prescribed Fosamax. Michelle was diligent about taking... Read more »
How Does MS Affect Osteoporosis?
Around half of people over 50 have osteoporosis. Regardless of age, however, there are millions who have early onset or great risk. If you... Read more »
From Our Sources
Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. The most common bones affected are the hip, wrist and vertebrae. Approximately 10... Read more »
Osteoporosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thin bones Treatment The goals of osteoporosis treatment are to: Control pain from the disease Slow down or stop bone loss ... Read more »
Osteoporosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones characterized by a decrease in bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone... Read more »
Once-a-year injection could cut women's fracture risk
Once-a-year injections of a common osteoporosis med could greatly reduce older women's fracture risk, a new study suggests. Researchers in Texas say... Read more »
Reclast approved for steroid-induced osteoporosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Reclast for the treatment and prevention of steroid-induced osteoporosis. The once-yearly... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
