- Find
Treatment Induced Bone Loss
- Peptic Ulcers - Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
Medications
The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.
Antacids
Many antacids are available without a prescription, and they are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. Antacids are not effective for preventing or healing ulcers, but they can help in the following ways:
- They neutralize stomach acid with various combinations of three basic compounds -- magnesium, calcium, or aluminum.
- They may protect the stomach by...
More information on "Treatment Induced Bone Loss"
From Our Experts
Reclast vs. Actonel for steroid induced osteoporosis
A new study indicates that zoledronic acid -sold as Reclast in the U.S. - increased bone mass in the spine more than risedrontate - brand... Read more »
FDA Approves Forteo® for Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis
Three out of every one hundred Americans take Glucocorticoids for medical conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder... Read more »
Aromatase Inhibitors: A Silent, Potentially Deadly Side Effect :...
With about 10 years of data now available, it’s becoming more and more clear that an aromatase inhibitor (AI) may be the hormone-therapy... Read more »
When Should You be Tested for Bone Loss?
Recently, we heard about Gwyneth Paltrows' diagnosis of osteopenia; this news put another spotlight on the benefits of early detection for... Read more »
Mice Test Amgen Bone Loss Vaccine on Space Shuttle Atlantis
NASA sends mice into space for a unique study on osteoporosis. Astronauts lose bone mass while traveling in zero gravity, and a new... Read more »
From Our Sources
Reclast may block steroid-induced bone loss
Patients who take steroids to control symptoms of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases may be helped by a yearly injection of... Read more »
Study: Forteo beats Fosamax for steroid-induced bone loss
A new head-to-head study of two osteoporosis meds suggests that Forteo is more effective than Fosamax at increasing bone density in arthritis... Read more »
Breast Cancer Treatment and Bone Loss
Source: Breastcancer.org
Certain breast cancer treatments can speed up bone loss or cause you to lose more bone than you normally would: Chemotherapy: Some chemotherapy... Read more »
Bone Health and Bone Loss
Source: Breastcancer.org
Your bones give your body its shape, help you move, and support your body. Your bones also help protect your heart, lungs, and brain. Even though... Read more »
Forteo better than Fosamax for steroid-related bone loss: stud...
Results from a new study suggest that the osteoporosis drug Forteo is better at increasing bone density and reducing spine fractures in people who... 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.
