Ibandronate
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Boniva?
Uses
- It is used to put off or treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- It is used to treat Paget's disease.
- Ibandronate lowers bone loss.
Dosing
How to take
- All products:
- This drug works best when used with calcium/vitamin D and weight-bearing workouts like walking or PT (physical therapy).
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Tablet:
- Take on an empty stomach before breakfast.
- Take with a full glass of water at least 60 minutes before the first food, drink, or drugs of the day.
- Take 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 drug. This stops irritation to the swallowing tube (esophagus).
- Take 150 mg tablet on the same day each month.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
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