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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Efficacy of ibandronate in metastatic bone disease: review of clinical data. When mice received Ibandronate, a medicine used to counter osteoporosis, the bone destruction was slowed. 58,59) Ibandronate, a recently FDA-approved bisphosphonate for osteoporosis treatment, as well as other bisphosphonates, not approved by the FDA for osteoporosis treatment, were not evaluated. |
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