Ibandronic Acid

Uses	Osteoporosis
Therapy	Drugs For Osteoporosis
Side Effects	Low level of calcium, stomach pain, nausea, indigestion

100% Authentic
Medicines

Cash on delivery
available

Delivery across
19k pincodes

Molecule Description

Ibandronic Acid is a medicine used to treat weak bones (osteoporosis) in women after they have reached menopause. After menopause, a woman's body undergoes some hormonal changes which make their bones weak and susceptible to fractures, if not taken care of. Make sure you learn the process of consuming this medicine very well from your doctor or pharmacist before you start the treatment.

Uses

Prevention and treatment of weak bones (osteoporosis) in women after menopause.

Contraindications

When should one not use Ibandronic Acid

If you have a known allergy to ibandronic acid.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Low level of calcium
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Weakness

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is not considered safe to take Ibandronic Acid during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for safer alternatives during this time.

Breast Feeding

Ibandronic Acid should not be given to breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before consuming any medicine as it may affect the health of your baby.

Driving

You may drive as Ibandronic Acid does not affect your ability to drive or operate machines.

Alcohol

Alcohol is not known to interact with this medicine. However, you should avoid using alcohol as it can delay healing.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have trouble sitting upright for 1 hour.
You have any problem with swallowing.
You experience pain in the abdomen or severe heartburn after taking this medicine.
You have kidney disease.
You have poor oral hygiene, any ongoing or scheduled dental treatment or unhealed wound in the mouth.
You notice pain or swelling in your jaws.
You are taking steroid medicines like prednisolone, dexamethasone or betamethasone.
You have or had cancer.
Tell about your complete medical history and ongoing medications to your doctor.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ibandronic Acid slows down the process of bone loss, increases bone mass and reduces the risk of bone fractures. It does so by altering the cycle of bone breakdown and formation in the body thereby increasing the bone mineral density in post-menopausal women.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Do not take Ibandronic Acid along with calcium, iron, aluminium or magnesium supplements or antacids as these may interfere with its absorption.
Take these medicines after a gap of 6 hours for best results.
Medicines like aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen (NSAID's) should be avoided or used with caution along with Ibandronic Acid as they may increase the level of gastric discomfort caused.

Interactions with food items

Take it with plain water, at least 60 minutes before your first food or drink (other than plain water) or other medicines of the day.

Dosage

Overdose

If you happen to consume an excess dose of this medicine, you will experience symptoms like heartburn, stomach ache, nausea and discomfort. Drink a glass of milk or any antacid gel immediately, do not force yourself to vomit. Contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, then do not take it at any time of the day. You may take it on the next morning and continue the further dosing schedule accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You should not chew, crush or suck the medicine. Swallow it with one full glass of water. Use plain water and not mineral water if possible. Take the medicine 60 minutes before you eat or drink anything in the morning (not even any other medicines). Take the monthly dose first thing in the morning on the same day every month. After taking this medicine do not lie down or recline for an hour.

If you forgot to take Ibandronic Acid on the scheduled day, do not take it if you remember at any time of the day. Take it on the next morning as first thing 60 minutes before meals. Continue the further dosing accordingly. You may consult your doctor in case of any confusion but be careful about the proper dosing of this medicine.

You should avoid any mineral supplements, milk or antacid medicines for at least 6 hours before and after taking Ibandronic Acid. Make sure you give a gap of at least 8 hours from your previous night's dinner and morning Ibandronic Acid.

Women usually experience weakening of bones after their menopause due to hormonal changes. You may also experience weak bones if your calcium and Vitamin D levels are low (maybe due to insufficient dietary intake), you smoke or drink alcohol excessively or have a family history of weak bones (osteoporosis).

You should take Ibandronic Acid exactly as told by the doctor. It is best to take it on an empty stomach and avoid eating for at least 60 minutes after taking the medicine for maximum benefits.

Ibandronic Acid is used to prevent and treat weak bones (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. Ibandronic Acid slows down the process of bone loss, increases bone mass and reduces the risk of bone fractures.

Articles

View All

Did you find this helpful?

References:

Explore More at Pharmeasy

Why trust PharmEasy?

# ONE OF INDIA'S MOST TRUSTED HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

CODAvailable

100%Genuine Medicine

30 DAYReturn Policy

Making medicines affordable, authentic, and easily accessible across India

700+100% Genuine & verified medicines

70,000+Medicine orders everyday

70 MillionTotal customer served

70 MillionDelivery hubs & fulfillment centre

7000Trained & trusted delivery partners