Self-reported osteoporosis prevention in inhaled corticosteroid users in community pharmacy setting:

SAGE Open Medicine

ValerieChan¹ 

关键词: Inhaled corticosteroid;    osteoporosis prevention;    vitamin D;    calcium;    bone mineral density;    fractures;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2050312115586912

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Objectives:The use of inhaled corticosteroids is the standard maintenance therapy in asthma therapy and as adjunct therapy in moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A dose-related increase in fracture risk is associated with inhaled corticosteroid use; there is an inverse relationship between bone mineral density and duration and cumulative dose of inhaled corticosteroid. Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D are cornerstones of osteoporosis prevention. The objectives are to assess whether the proportion of patients receiving inhaled corticosteroids are taking calcium and vitamin D; the association between long-term inhaled corticosteroid use and abnormal bone mineral density or fractures; and how many qualified patients received bone mineral density scans.Methods:Patients who filled a prescription for inhaled corticosteroids at selected community pharmacies across Alberta were recruited for a survey of their osteoporosis prevention activities.Results:A total of 256 patients from 12 ...

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