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The once-yearly infusion of zoledronic acid (Reclast) reduced the risk of vetebral, hip, and other fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, Dennis M. Black, Ph.D., of the University of California here, and colleagues, reported in the May 3 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Bisphosphonates are the main drugs used for osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Alendronate (Fosamax, generic), risedronate (Actonel, generic), and ibandronate (Boniva, generic) come in pills that are taken by mouth. Zoledronic acid (Reclast) is given by once-yearly injection.