Ibandronic Acid
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Ibandronic acid is a bisphosphonate, a potent inhibitor of bone resorption. Ibandronic acid is used orally or parenterally in hypercalcemia of malignancy, and also for the reduction of bone damage in bone metastases in breast cancer.
Indications
Ibandronic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypercalcemia due to malignancy, Hypercalcemia of malignancy.
Contraindications
Ibandronic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Breast feeding,Pain and inflammation (rheumatic disease).
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ibandronic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Fever, Abdominal pain, Chills, Dyspepsia, Bone pain, Influenza like syndrome, Dysphagia, Hypersensitivity reactions, Bronchospasm, Angioedema, Muscle pain, Ulceration, Esophagitis.
Warnings
Ibandronic acid should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment; monitor renal function and serum calcium, phosphate and magnesium; cardiac disease (avoid fluid overload).
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages, he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
100 to 150 mg (120 (125)) As recommended. PO — You should take the tablet with plenty of water - never milk. You need to take it on an empty stomach, so take it at 30 minutes before you have a meal or drink, or an hour afterwards. First thing in the morning before breakfast is often a good time, as you should stay sitting or standing afterwards for an hour.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ibandronic Acid was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
8 active brands listed alphabetically.
ADRONIL
ActiveSEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD.
DML: ADRONIL
Tabs
BIONIC
ActiveS.J. & G. FAZUL ELLAHIE (PVT) LTD.
DML: BIONIC
Tabs
BONVIR
ActiveSHROOQ PHARMACEUTICALS
DML: BONVIR
Tabs
BONVIVA
ActiveROCHE PAKISTAN LTD.
DML: BONVIVA
Inj
FILBONE
ActiveWILSHIRE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
DML: FILBONE
Tabs
IBANDRO
ActivePHARMEVO (PVT) LTD.
DML: IBANDRO
Tabs
IBNATE
ActiveGENIX PHARMA (PVT) LTD
DML: IBNATE
Tabs
OSFIT
ActiveSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
DML: OSFIT
Tabs
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.