Prakt. lékáren. 2019; 15(2): 64-69 [Interní Med. 2019; 21(1): 14-19]
Therapies of osteoporosis can be varied. Delivery of sufficient levels of calcium, synthesis of vitamin D in the skin and physical
activity are the most successful. When these nutrients are lacking, they need to be artificially added via use of medicaments.
The second most common method of therapy incorporates mainly bisphosphonates. Osteoanabolic therapy is also used. There
is a possibility of targetted therapy as well. The use of therapy has to be long. In these cases of prolonged therapies and often
asymptomatic diseases, the most important factor is the patient´s compliance and adherence.
Published: June 20, 2019 Show citation