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Strontium Ranelate

 
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    Oral
    Strontium Ranelate
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  • Mechanism of Action

  • Stimulates osteoblastic differentiation / activity, and inhibits osteoclastic differentiation / activity.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Severe post-menopausal osteoporosis or osteoporosis in males, that is refractory to other medications.
  • Contraindications
  • Past DVT / PE
  • Blood pressure >160/90
  • Immobilisation
  • Severe renal impairment
  • Adverse Effects
  • Headache
  • Nausea / vomiting / diarrhea
  • Myocardial infarction
  • DVT / PE
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