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The once-yearly infusion of zoledronic acid (Reclast) reduced the risk of vetebral, hip, and other fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, Dennis M. Black, Ph.D., of the University of California here, and colleagues, reported in the May 3 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
These drugs can have a short-term benefit for some patients, but they may be harmful with long-term use. Some positive inotropic drugs are given in pill form, and some are given intravenously (through a needle into a vein, usually in the arm). Patients who haven't responded to other treatments may be given intravenous positive inotropic drugs every so often on a regular basis. This is called intermittent therapy.