What to do when BMD falls significantly during osteoporosis therapy?
The common causes of BMD loss on treatment and their management are listed below.
Cause | Management |
---|---|
Nonadherence→ | Encourage adherence |
Calcium deficiency→ | Adequate calcium intake |
Vitamin D deficiency→ | Adequate vitamin D intake |
Secondary bone loss→ | Treat the cause |
Treatment failure→ | Change medication |