Is Terifrac Injection Advisable When Diagnosed With Osteoporosis?

Posted on Wed, 15 Jul 2015

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Question : My mother, 60 yrs, recently diagnosed "osteoporosis" with BMD test of the spine and it was marked to have a value of '0.714' (where osteoporosis starts from '0.9' downwards).
She has got one kidney-other was donated to me.
whether "osteofos tablet" or "injection terifrac" or any other?-which one will be suited for her?
regards,
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
injection terifrac will be good.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
Injection terifrac is more biological with less side effects than bisphosonate.
Take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D also take vitamin D supplements.
daily exercises are important to prevent further osteoporosis.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

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