Table I.
- Potential Drugs for Aseptic Loosening.
Drug Class | Drug | Approved Indication |
Bisphosphonates | Alendronate, Risedronate, Zoledronate | Inhibition of osteoclastic activity |
Anabolic Agents | PTH, Teriparatide, | Stimulation of osteoblastic activity |
Dual agents | Strontium Ranelate | Inhibition of osteoclastic activity and stimulation of osteoblastic activity |
NSAIDs | Celecoxib | Inhibition of COX2 and PG2 |
TNF-antagonists | Etanercept, Infliximab, Adalimumab | Inhibition of osteoclastic activity |
IL-1 Antagonists | Anakinra | Inhibition of osteoclastic activity |
RANKL- Antagonists | Denosumab | Inhibition of osteoclastic activity |