What is osteoporosis medicine for the elderly

Oral calcium gluconate, vitamin D, calcitonin and alendronate tablets are available for the treatment of osteoporosis in the elderly. 1. Calcium gluconate: such as calcium gluconate tablets and oral calcium gluconate solution, mainly used for the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency, such as common osteoporosis. It can be applied to people of all ages. 2. Vitamin D: Oral vitamin D mainly utilizes its activity to promote calcium absorption in the body. It is mostly taken in combination with calcium gluconate medication. 3. Calcitonin tablets: can inhibit the biological activity of osteoclasts and stimulate the growth of osteoblasts, thus reducing bone loss and achieving the purpose of anti-osteoporosis. 4. Alendronate tablets: a commonly used anti-osteoporosis drug, the main ingredient of alendronate tablets can inhibit the activity of osteoclasts and thus achieve the purpose of anti-osteoporosis. For the elderly oral anti-osteoporosis drug treatment, need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.