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Therapeutic Indication
Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at increased risk of fracture. In postmenopausal women, a significant reduction in the incidence of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures but not hip fractures has been demonstrated. Treatment of osteoporosis associated with sustained systemic glucocorticoid therapy in women and men at increased risk for fracture.
Therapeutic Area (MeSH)
ATC Code
H05AA02
ATC Item
N/A
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
Calcium homeostasis
Active Substance (Summary)
INN / Common Names
EMA Name
Forsteo
Medicine Name
Forsteo
Aliases
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