Objective To analyze factors associated with acute-phase responses (APR) in elderly women receiving Zoledronic acid for osteoporosis. Methods From December 2014 to January 2016,we conducted a prospective cohort study in 96 elderly women with diagnosed osteoporosis. The patients were treated with Zoledronic acid for the first time. The incidence of APR was recorded. All the patients were divided into APR group and non-APR group according to whether having APR. Age, BMD, oral bisphosphonate intake, oral statins intake, oral corticosteroid intake, PTH, BMI, ALP, testosterone, serum calcium and WBC were compared between the two groups. Results Fifty-two patients had APR (54. 17% ). BMD and BMI were significant different between the two groups, but age, oral bisphosphonate intake, oral statins intake, oral corticosteroid intake, PTH, ALP, testosterone, serum calcium and WBC showed no significant differences. Conclusion APR is common in elderly women receiving Zoledronic acid for osteoporosis for the first time. BMD and BMI are associated with the incidence of APR. |