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. 2021 May 11;73(3):509–529. doi: 10.1007/s12020-021-02735-9

Table 2.

Summary of available drugs for use in fracture prevention in osteoporosis

Drugs Dosage Approved GFR cut-off, mL/min Predominant mode of action on bone
Bisphosphonates
Alendronate 70 mg weekly oral >35 mL/min Anti-resorptive
Risedronate 35 mg weekly oral >30 mL/min Anti-resorptive
Ibandronate 150 mg monthly oral or 3 mg every 3 months iv >30 mL/min Anti-resorptive
Zoledronate 5 mg annually but may require less frequent dosing based on bone turnover markers >35 mL/min Anti-resorptive
Denosumaba 60 mg every 6 months subcutaneous Any GFR Anti-resorptive
Raloxifene 60 mg daily oral Not endorsed for use in patients with severely impaired renal function Anti-resorptive
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (male and female)/menopausal hormonal therapy (MHT) Differing doses and preparations; oral, transdermal, continuous or sequential Any GFR Anti-resorptive
Teriparatide 20 µg daily subcutaneous daily for up to 2 years >30 mL/min Anabolic
Romosozumab 210 mg subcutaneously monthly for 12 months Not known Anabolic

aNo dose adjustment is required in patients with renal impairment. Serum calcium should be monitored in patients with severe renal impairment or receiving dialysis