[Actual treatment of osteoporosis]

Wiad Lek. 2019;72(9 cz 1):1641-1645.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Basing on European, American and Polish recommendation reviewed are strategy of treatment of osteoporosis. In Poland, rules of reimbursement reinforced general use of antiresorbtive drugs (bisphosponates, demosumab) in the treatment of osteoporosis. For effective therapy the key points are keeping the patient in the treatment and treatment monitoring with potential use of densitometry and bone markers.

Keywords: compliance; antiresorptive and anabolic drugs; osteoporosis definition; therapeutic threshold.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Poland

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents