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PostSubject: Question-21   Question-21 EmptyThu Feb 13, 2014 12:18 am

A Patient with osteoporosis have esophagitis. What will you give?

a. Calcium
b. Vitamin D
c. Alendronate
d. Zoledronic acid
e. Risedronate
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PostSubject: Re: Question-21   Question-21 EmptySun Jun 08, 2014 4:48 am

Medicines that irritate the esophagus, including:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
[color=#ff0000]Medicines for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), such as alendronate, ibandronate, or risedronate[/color Antibiotics, such as tetracycline or clindamycin.
Other medicines, such as mycophenolate or quinidine.
Vitamin and mineral supplements, such as vitamin C, iron, and potassium pills.
Infection. People who have a weak immune system are more likely to get esophagitis. This includes people with HIV, diabetes, or kidney problems, as well as older adults and people who take steroid medicine.
The active ingredient in Aclasta iszoledronic acid, which belongs to a group of medicines called bisphosphonates.Aclasta is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in
men, to prevent additional fractures in men or women who have recently had a hip fracture, or to treat or prevent osteoporosis in men and women caused by treatment withsteroid medicines such as prednisone. Aclasta is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone.
D is correct answer.
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