Oral bisphosphonates are well established as a first -line option for the treatment of osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption, increase bone mineral density (BMD) and decrease the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
For alendronate and risedronate, weekly administration is as effective as once daily dosing. More recently, a presentation of risedronate has become available in a format that allows treatment to be administered once a month, and it is expected that this will further improve ease of administration and patient compliance.
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