Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Bisphosphonates and calcium supplements

"Bisphosphonates are often co-prescribed with calcium supplements in the treatment of osteoporosis. If these are taken concomitantly, however, the bioavailability of both is significantly reduced, with the possibility of therapeutic failure."
Source: Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 4th ed. by Roger Walker and Cate Whittlesea, p. 42.

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