GENERAL PRACTICE
Aclasta
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that involves the thinning and weakening of the bones and is common in women after the menopause, but can also occur in men. At menopause woman’s ovaries stop producing the female hormone oestrogen, which helps to keep bones healthy. Following menopause bones become weaker and break more easily.
Osteoporosis could also occur in men and women because of the long term use of steroids, which can affect the strength of bones. Many patients with osteoporosis have no symptoms but they are still at risk of breaking bones because osteoporosis has made their bones weaker. Decreased circulating levels of sex hormones, mainly oestrogens converted from androgens, also play a role in the more gradual bone loss observed in men.
In both women and men, Aclasta strengthens the bone and therefore makes it less likely to break.
Aclasta is also used in patients who have recently broken their hip in a minor trauma such as a fall and therefore are at risk of subsequent bone breaks.
What Aclasta is and what it is used for?
How is it administered?
Aclasta is given intravenously . It is given as a once-yearly infusion. This can be administered at our infusion clinic. Our nurses are highly trained to monitor you during the infusion and watch for any symptoms.
Please book with our GPs to determine your suitability for this infusion. This is available at our Infusion clinic
Infusion Clinic GP's
- Skin Cancer Clinic
- Women's Health
- Antenatal Care
- IUD and ROD
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pediatrics
- Childhood Immunisation
- Mental Health Plan
- Medicinal Cannabis Clinic
- Men's Health
- Heart Health Check
- Iron Infusion
- Aclasta Infusion
- Sexual Health
- Adult Vaccinations
- Travel Clinic
- Worker's Compensation
- Insurance Medical
- Driving Medical
- Health Assessment (45-49 years old)
- Health Assessment (75 yrs & Over)
