Once-weekly treatment for osteoporosis

被引:3
作者
Stone, M [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Wales, Llandough Hosp, Coll Med, Acad Ctr,Bone Res Unit, Penarth CF64 2XX, S Glam, Wales
来源
HOSPITAL MEDICINE | 2002年 / 63卷 / 04期
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D O I
10.12968/hosp.2002.63.4.2043
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Daily oral bisphosphonates are a well-established treatment option for osteoporosis. However, many patients find the daily dosing regimen inconvenient. Once-weekly alendronate offers greater convenience to patients while providing equal efficacy.
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页码:230 / 232
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