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Corticosteroids and Bone Mass
Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone, dexamethasone) are often harmful to bones when used long-term. They can lead to bone loss and osteoporosis.
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Anabolic Steroids and Bone Mass
Certain anabolic steroids may have an indirect role in increasing bone mass by promoting muscle growth and enhancing calcium retention, but they are not typically prescribed for this purpose due to serious side effects. Some examples include:
1. Nandrolone (Deca-Durabolin): Can promote bone mineral density in specific medical conditions like osteoporosis.
2. Oxandrolone (Anavar): Rarely used and only in controlled medical settings for bone-related conditions.
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Medications for Bone Mass
These are safer and more effective options for improving bone density:
1. Bisphosphonates
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast)
2. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
Raloxifene
3. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Estrogen or estrogen-progestin therapy in postmenopausal women.
4. Parathyroid Hormone Analogs
Teriparatide (Forteo)
Abaloparatide (Tymlos)
5. Monoclonal Antibodies
Denosumab (Prolia)
6. Romosozumab (Evenity): A newer drug that builds bone by targeting sclerostin.
Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone, dexamethasone) are often harmful to bones when used long-term. They can lead to bone loss and osteoporosis.
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Anabolic Steroids and Bone Mass
Certain anabolic steroids may have an indirect role in increasing bone mass by promoting muscle growth and enhancing calcium retention, but they are not typically prescribed for this purpose due to serious side effects. Some examples include:
1. Nandrolone (Deca-Durabolin): Can promote bone mineral density in specific medical conditions like osteoporosis.
2. Oxandrolone (Anavar): Rarely used and only in controlled medical settings for bone-related conditions.
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Medications for Bone Mass
These are safer and more effective options for improving bone density:
1. Bisphosphonates
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast)
2. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
Raloxifene
3. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Estrogen or estrogen-progestin therapy in postmenopausal women.
4. Parathyroid Hormone Analogs
Teriparatide (Forteo)
Abaloparatide (Tymlos)
5. Monoclonal Antibodies
Denosumab (Prolia)
6. Romosozumab (Evenity): A newer drug that builds bone by targeting sclerostin.