Efficacy and safety of once monthly ibandronate treatment in patients with reduced bone mineral density: Esther study
Author(s) -
Nada Vujasinović-Stupar,
Nataša Milić,
Ljiljana Petrović-Rackov,
Nenad Prodanović,
Milena Mijailović-Ivković,
Zoran Grujic,
Stevan Bukovic,
Snežaovković,
Katarina Pasalic-Simic,
Vera Petrović,
Dragan Vukasinovic,
Gordana Peruničić
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2406-0895
pISSN - 0370-8179
DOI - 10.2298/sarh1002056v
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoporosis , bone mineral , concomitant , adverse effect , bisphosphonate , menopause , incidence (geometry) , surgery , physics , optics
Osteoporosis usually affects post-menopausal women. Treatment is individualized and requires an approach that will provide long-term compliance to prevent fractures. Studies conducted so far suggest inadequate compliance and persistence in weekly bisphosphonate treatment (under 43% after a year of treatment). Ibandronate, as a powerful bisphosphonate, has made it possible for the first time to treat osteoporosis with a single tablet per month.
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