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Brand: Protelos, Protos, Bivalos, Osseor, Metastron
Strontium is a chemical element classified as an alkaline earth metal. In medicine, strontium ranelate is used to treat osteoporosis by increasing bone formation and reducing bone resorption. Strontium-89, a radioactive isotope, is employed in palliative care for bone pain caused by metastatic cancer. Strontium chloride hexahydrate is found in some toothpastes marketed for sensitive teeth.
Used to treat osteoporosis, bone pain in metastatic cancer, and in some toothpastes for sensitive teeth.
Outcome:
Reduced strontium absorption
Mechanism:
Competition for absorption in the gut
Outcome:
Slightly reduced strontium absorption
Mechanism:
Calcium in dairy products competes with strontium absorption
Outcome:
May slightly decrease strontium absorption
Mechanism:
Not fully understood
Most likely new formulation: Strontium-containing biomaterials for bone regeneration (2025-2030, 60% confidence).
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low probability of significant changes to the regulatory status of strontium ranelate in the next 5 years (<10%).
Alkaline Earth Metal, Bone Agent, Radiopharmaceutical
Alkaline Earth Metal