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(eye BAN droh nate)
U.S. Brand Names
Boniva®
Canadian Brand Names
Bondronat®
Mexican Brand Names
Bondronat; Bonviva
Pharmacologic Category
Bisphosphonate Derivative
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to ibandronate or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• Tablet: If you are unable to stand or sit up for an hour.
• If you have any of the following conditions: Abnormal esophagus (swallowing tube), low calcium levels, or trouble swallowing.
How does it work?
• Ibandronate reduces bone destruction.
How is it best taken?
All forms:
• This medicine works best when used with calcium/vitamin D supplements and weight-bearing exercises like walking or physical therapy.
• Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare provider.
Tablet:
• Take this medicine on an empty stomach before breakfast.
• Take this medicine with a full glass of water at least 60 minutes before the first food, drink, or medicine of the day.
• Take this medicine with plain water only. Avoid taking with mineral water or other drinks.
• Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Do not lie down for at least 60 minutes after taking this medicine. This prevents irritation to the esophagus (swallowing tube).
• Take 150 mg tablet on the same day each month.
Injection:
• This medicine is given as a shot into a vein.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
Tablet:
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not take two 150 mg tablets within the same week.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
Injection:
• Call healthcare provider for appointment.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Bone density test.
• Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
Tablet:
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
Injection:
• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 13:09:09.0
Modified: 2010-04-29 12:58:42.0
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