Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a fracture.
Key points
- A wrist, a hip and spinal bones are the parts that break most often, frequently from a minor fall.
- It tends to affect older adults, especially women after menopause, as bone density naturally declines with age.
Medicines listed for Osteoporosis
The listed product contains Alendronic Acid, a bisphosphonate that slows the natural process of removing old bone. It is a tablet in 35mg and 70mg strengths, listed for osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of bone.