Osteoporosis Medications

Question 1

Fosamax

Answer 1

Generic Name: Alendronate
Class: Bisphosphonates
Indications: Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: Remain upright 30 minutes after taking; Take 30 minutes before food, beverage (other than water), or any other meds
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 2

Boniva

Answer 2

Generic Name: Ibandronate
Class: Bisphosphonates
Indications: Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: Remain upright 60 minutes after taking oral form; Take 60 minutes before food, beverage (other than water), or any other med
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral solid

Question 3

Actonel

Answer 3

Generic Name: Risedronate
Class: Bisphosphonates
Indications: Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: Remain upright 30 minutes after taking; Take 30 minutes before food, beverage (other than water), or any other med
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 4

Reclast

Answer 4

Generic Name: Zoledronic acid
Class: Bisphosphonates
Indications: Bone cancer; Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: Avoid use in pregnant pt; NIOSH med
Dosage Forms: Injectable

Question 5

Prolia

Answer 5

Generic Name: Denosumab
Class: RANKL Inhibitor
Indications: Bone cancer; Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: Avoid in pregnant pt; High alert med; Must be admin. by a healthcare pro.; Store in fridge until ready to use
Dosage Forms: Injectable

Question 6

Tymlos

Answer 6

Generic Name: Abaloparatide
Class: Parathyroid Hormone Analogs
Indications: Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: May cause injection site reactions (pain, redness, etc); Store in refrigerator until ready to use
Dosage Forms: Injectable

Question 7

Dauvee

Answer 7

Generic Name: Conjugated estrogens/ Bazedoxifene
Class: Conjugated estrogens (estrogen)/ Bazedoxifene (progesterone)
Indications: Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with breast/ovarian cancer, and CV issues (heart disease, strokes, etc); Avoid smoking while taking med; Beers med; NIOSH med
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 7

Forteo

Answer 7

Generic Name: Teriparatide
Class: Parathyroid Hormone Analog
Indications: Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: Pt should lie down when admin.; Store in refrigerator until ready to use
Dosage Forms: Injectable

Question 7

Evista

Answer 7

Generic Name: Raloxifene
Class: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
Indications: Breast cancer prophylaxis; Osteoporosis
Special Considerations: Avoid in pregnant/breastfeeding pt, and those with history of blood clots; May cause hot flashes; NIOSH med
Dosage Forms: Oral solid