Which of the following drugs acts by increasing bone formation & inhibiting bone resorption: (A) Denosumab, (B) Zoledronate, (C) Strontium ranelate, (D) Calcitonin
Answer is C. Strontium ranelate resembles calcium and incorporated into bone matrix and promotes bone formation. But osteoclasts can't remove it and thus inhibits bone resorption as well.