In osteoporosis, bone formation is increased by which drug: (A) Bisphosphonates, (B) Estrogen, (C) Calcitonin, (D) Teriparatide
Answer is D. Drug used in osteoporosisInhibit resorption: Bisphosphonates, denosumab, cinacalcet, calcitonin, estrogen, SERMS, gallium nitrateStimulate formation: teriparatide, calcium, calcitriol, fluoridesBoth actions: Strontium renelate(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 400 - 412)