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. 2010 Jan-Apr;7(1):27–31.

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