Which anticoagulant is most likely to cause osteoporosis during long-term therapy?
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Correct answer: Unfractionated Heparin
Long-term use of heparin (especially UFH) is associated with decreased bone density and osteoporosis. This is thought to be due to increased osteoclast activity and decreased osteoblast formation.
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