Drug of choice for post menopausal osteoporosis is: (A) Estrogen, (B) Bisphosphonates, (C) Teriparatide, (D) Thyroxine
Answer is B. Drug used in osteoporosis Inhibit resorption:Bisphosphonates (drug of choice), Denosumab, calcitonin, estrogen, SERMS, gallium nitrate. Stimulate formation: Teriparatide (PTH analogue), calcium, calcitriol, fluorides. Both actions: Strontium ranelate.