Pharmacologic Treatment of Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians

摘要

This guideline presents current evidence on pharmacologic treatments to prevent fractures in men and women with low bone density or osteoporosis. The American College of Physicians recommends that clinicians offer pharmacologic treatment to men and women with osteoporosis or a history of fragility fractures. Physicians should consider pharmacologic treatment for men and women at risk for osteoporosis. When choosing among pharmacologic treatments for osteoporosis, physicians should make a patient-specific assessment of their potential harms and benefits.