FDA Approved Medications
How does osteoporosis medication get FDA approved?
When
medications are being tested for osteoporosis, they first have to
undergo laboratory testing, then testing in animals, and finally be
tested in humans. In order for a medication to be approved by the FDA
(U.S. Food and Drug Administration), the effectiveness and safety of
the medication has to be rigorously tested in randomized
placebo-controlled trials, the industry standard for proving that a
medication really works.
What does it mean when a medication is FDA approved for the prevention of osteoporosis?
When
a medication is FDA-approved for the prevention of osteoporosis, it
means that it has been proven the medication prevents bone loss and may
increase bone density in an individual with low bone mass and significant risk
factors for bone loss and/or osteoporosis.
What does it mean when a medication is FDA approved for the treatment of osteoporosis?
When
a medication is FDA-approved for the treatment of osteoporosis, it
means that it has been proven the medication reduces bone loss, may
increase bone density, and must reduce fracture risk (in at least one
site) in an individual with osteoporosis.
What medications have been FDA approved for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis?
The FDA has approved the following
osteoporosis medications, listed in alphabetical order:
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