Generic name: ibandronate (oral/injection) [ eye-BAN-dro-nate ]
Brand names: Boniva, Bondronat
Dosage forms: intravenous solution (3 mg/3 mL); oral tablet (150 mg)
Drug class:Bisphosphonates
What is ibandronate?
Ibandronate is a bisphosphonate (bis FOS fo nayt) medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.
Ibandronate is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.
Ibandronate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use ibandronate if you have severe kidney disease or low levels of calcium in your blood.
Do not take an ibandronate tablet if you have problems with your esophagus, or if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 60 minutes after taking the tablet.
Ibandronate tablets can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus. Stop taking ibandronate and call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, new or worsening heartburn, or pain when swallowing.
Also call your doctor if you have muscle spasms, numbness or tingling (in hands and feet or around the mouth), new or unusual hip pain, or severe pain in your joints, bones, or muscles.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use ibandronate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe kidney disease; or
low blood levels of calcium (hypocalcemia).
Do not take an ibandronate tablet if you have problems with your esop...
