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Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weaker after menopause, when bone loss speeds up. It can make a person more likely to have fractures.

Estrace

Estradiol

1mg · 2mg

Estradiol tablets for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness. They replace the oestrogen that falls after menopause.

From$1.45/ tabletView

Tibofem

Tibolone

2.5mg

Tibolone tablets for menopausal hot flushes and bone thinning after menopause. It acts like oestrogen in some tissues.

From$2.79/ tabletView

Fortical

Calcitonin Salmon

200iu

Calcitonin salmon nasal spray for postmenopausal osteoporosis. It is a synthetic version of a hormone that slows bone breakdown.

From$191.25/ sprayView

Evista

Raloxifene

60mg

Raloxifene tablets for postmenopausal osteoporosis and breast cancer. It mimics oestrogen in bone but opposes it in breast tissue.

From$0.80/ tabletView

Actonel

Risedronate

35mg

Risedronate tablets for osteoporosis and Paget's disease. They attach to bone mineral to slow the cells that break bone down.

From$5.58/ tabletView

Premarin

Conjugated Oestrogens

0.625mg

Conjugated oestrogens tablets for menopausal hot flushes and bone thinning. It replaces lost oestrogen and can also help keep bones strong.

From$5.04/ tabletView

Key points

  • Slow onset: It can develop over years without clear symptoms, so a fracture may reveal it.
  • Fracture locations: Osteoporosis-related fractures often involve the wrist, hip or spine.
  • Fragile bones: A fall or sudden impact can lead to a fracture when bones have become fragile.

Medicines listed for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

The six products listed for postmenopausal osteoporosis contain Estradiol, Tibolone, calcitonin salmon, raloxifene, risedronate or conjugated oestrogens. The range includes tablets and a spray. These ingredients represent hormone-related medicines, calcitonin, a selective oestrogen receptor modulator and a bisphosphonate, classes used in the broader management of osteoporosis and bone health.

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