How do the medications for osteoporosis work

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How do the medications for osteoporosis work?

Osteoporosis medications are classified into two main categories—antiresorptive agents and anabolic agents. Antiresorptive medications include the bisphosphonates, denosumab, estrogens, raloxifene, and calcitonin; these agents work by inhibiting osteoclastic bone resorption. Teriparatide and abaloparatide are the currently available anabolic agents; they work by stimulating osteoblastic bone formation.

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