Beta Blocker Toxicity
Conditions
Brief summary
Clinical study evaluating selective or nonselective beta blockers use and fracture risk in patients with primary osteoporosis
Detailed description
Clinical study evaluating selective or nonselective beta blockers use and if there is fracture risk in patients with primary osteoporosis
Interventions
nonselective beta blocker
cardio-selective beta blocker group
alendronate sodium
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* • Male & female osteoporotic patient aged ≥ 50 years * Hypertensive & normotensive patients * BMD T-score ≥ 2.5 or more SD below peak bone mass
Exclusion criteria
* Patients on drugs that may improve osteoporosis disease state such as: * Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), Thiazide diuretic, Nitrates, Spironolactone, Statins. Patients on drugs that may worsen osteoporosis disease state such as: • Corticosteroids, Loop diuretics, Anticonvulsants, Antidepressants, Aromatase inhibitors, Thyroid replacement therapy and Proton pump inhibitors.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients with fracture in each group | 1 year | the exact number of patients with fracture in each group |
Countries
Egypt