Ibandronate : Before Using

Ibandronate - Systemic

Brand Names

Boniva Ibandronate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to use a drug, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For ibandronate, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to ibandronate. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Diet Make certain your health care professional knows if you are on any special diet, such as a low-sodium or low-sugar diet. Your family doctor may recommend that you eat a balanced diet with an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D - found in milk or other dairy products.

Pregnancy care

Ibandronate has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that ibandronate may causes birth defects and other pregnancy problems. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether ibandronate passes into breast milk. However, this drug has been reported to pass into the milk of lactating rats.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of ibandronate in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary.

Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of ibandronate. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Hypocalcemia - low calcium levels in the blood Must be treated first, before beginning treat with ibandronate

Digestion problems Taking ibandronate may be harmful to the esophagus, intestine, or stomach

Esophagus problems
Intestine problems
Stomach problems Ibandronate may make these conditions worse

Kidney problems The effects of ibandronate may be increased