Side Effects Noted with Bone-Loss DrugsDEBBIE ELLIOTT
Evenity (romosozumab-aqqg) and Prolia (denosumab) are two injectable medications that help lower the risk of bone fracture. When deciding which treatment option is best for you, it is important to consider factors such as who these medications are approved for, dosing, and side effects. Contin...
Side Effects Abuse Drug Interactions Drug List Pregnancy & Breastfeeding What are oral anabolic steroids, and what are they used for? Anabolic steroids are orally-ingested, synthetic (man-made) drugs that act like testosterone. They cause growth and development of male sexual organs, second...
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Cushing's syndrome, adrenal suppression, growth retardation, decrease in bone mineral density Postmarketing reports: Hypercorticism, growth velocity reduction in pediatric patients[Ref]References 1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." 2. (2006...
Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy carries less risk of complicating drug- or disease-related morbidity and mortality than that associated with other antiasthmatic drugs such as prednisone, theophylline, or beta2-agonist bronchodilators. Serious side effects are uncommon, but the risk increases with...
Risedronate is in a class ofdrugscalled bisphosphonates used for the treatment ofPaget's disease of bone(in which the formation of bone is abnormal) and in persons withosteoporosis(in which the density and strength of bones are reduced). Other biphosphonates include the drugsalendronate(Fosamax)...
Even the statins, drugs hailed to have a high safety profile, also have the potential for causing adverse effects in some of us--dependent on the dosage, drug interactions, co-existing medical conditions, age, genetics, activity level, gender and other factors.If you've had questions about ...
Osteopenia medications; Osteoporosis drugs. Many health care providers use pharmaceutical drugs as the foundation of their treatments for bone loss. Here is a site that attempts to provide you will up to date research on each drug's effectiveness and side effectsPharmaceutical...
bone fractures, and kidney problems. Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects: Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision,tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights; ...
Decrease of Bone Mineral Density [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Negative Effects on Growth (Height and Weight) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Serious Skin Reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Hyperammonemia and Encephalopathy (Without and With Concomitant Valproic Acid [VPA] Use) [see WARNINGS AND...