The Efficacy of Alendronate in Children with Secondary Osteoporosis

SAĞLAM H., EREN E., Cakir E. D. P., Ozboyaci E., Ozboyaci A., ÖZGÜR T., ...More

GUNCEL PEDIATRI-JOURNAL OF CURRENT PEDIATRICS, vol.8, no.3, pp.86-89, 2010 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: GUNCEL PEDIATRI-JOURNAL OF CURRENT PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.86-89
  • Keywords: Osteoporosis, bone mineral density, biphosphonate, alendronate
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoporosis which is primarily known as an adult disease may be encountered secondarily due to chronic diseases in children. Biphosphonates can be safely used in treatment with proven benefits. Alendronate is often preferred because of its advantage of oral use. Here, the efficiency and safety of alendronate in children with secondary osteoporosis were evaluated.