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ibandronate

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ibandronate,
a bone-resorption inhibitor and electrolyte modifier.
indication This drug is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
contraindications Achalasia, esophageal stricture, hypocalcemia, intrarterial administration, renal failure, vitamin D deficiency, and known hypersensitivity to bisphosphonates prohibit the use of this drug.
adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include fever, insomnia, dizziness, headache, hypertension, ocular pain or inflammation, ureitis, constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, rash, injection site reaction, bone pain, and myalgia. Common side effects include hypomagnesemia, hypophosphatemia, and hypocalcemia.


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Effective and rapid treatment of painful localized transient oateoporosis (bone marrow edema) with intravenous ibandronate.
Except for ibandronate (Boniva[R], GlaxoSmithKline), all of the other bisphosphonates approved for the treatment of osteoporosis are dosed orally on a daily or weekly schedule.
Bisphosphonates: The FDA has approved six bisphosphonates to prevent bone loss and fractures in postmenopausal women: alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), ibandronate (Boniva), risedronate (Actonel), tiludronate (Skelid), and zoleldronic acid (Reclast, Zometra).
 
 
 
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