Treatment of osteoporosis

Title
Treatment of osteoporosis
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2014
Journal
Medicine (Spain)
Volume
11
Issue
60
Pagination
3545 - 3554
Date published
2014
ISBN
03045412 (ISSN)
Abstract
Treatment of osteoporosis begins with nonpharmacologic measures, such as the need for physical activity daily, according to the health status of each patient, make a balanced and healthy diet with high intake of dairy products, avoid toxic habits like snuff and moderate alcohol consumption. It is also advisable to take at least 10 minutes of sun avoiding peak sunlight hours and develop a plan for the prevention of falls. There are a number of drugs that reduce the risk of fracture, but all are not equal, either in efficacy or in the form of administration or side effects. It is advisable to elaborate a long-term, multi-year, according to the clinical situation of each patient. In all cases it is advisable to supplement with calcium and Vitamin D.