What is Ibandronate?
Bearing
the US
brand name Boniva, Ibandronate ( Japanese : イバンドロン ) belongs to the class of drugs known as bisphosphonates
that change the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. This
prescription drug is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women who have
gone through their menopause. Boniva works by decelerating the process of
further bone loss while increasing bone mass. As a result, there may be less
possibility of breaking bones (fractures). This medication is quite effective
against osteoporosis, even though patients will be unable to see or experience
any notable difference.
What is the most important information I
should know about Ibandronate?
Taking
Ibandronate may cause serious problems in the stomach and the esophagus, the channel
between your mouth and stomach. Subsequently, you may experience difficulty
swallowing, heartburn, and ulcers. To deal with this problem, you have to sit
or stand upright for at least an hour after having the medicine. So, patients
who cannot remain upright for entire one hour should not take a generic Boniva
(Ibandronate) pill.
Date November 7th, 2009
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