Which of the following drugs causes osteoporosis on long term use:
Ans. (B) Prednisolone(Ref: KDT 8/e p318)* Etidronate and phenytoin cause osteomalacia whereas calcitriol is used in treatment of osteoporosis.
Etidronate
Prednisolone
Phenytoin
Calcitriol
Endocrinology