Ibandronate Injection
(Ibandronate)Ibandronate Injection Overview
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. Ibandronate Injection works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates.
How to Use Ibandronate Injection
Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using ibandronate and each time you get another dose. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Ibandronate Injection is given by injection into a vein over a period of 15-30 seconds by a health care professional as directed by your doctor. It is usually given once every 3 months. Use Ibandronate Injection regularly to get the most benefit from it. Keep receiving Ibandronate Injection even if you feel well. Most people with osteoporosis do not have symptoms. Remember to receive it every 3 months. It may help to mark your calendar with a reminder. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of long-term use of Ibandronate Injection. Continue to take other medications for your condition as directed by your doctor.
Ibandronate Injection Precautions
Before using ibandronate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other bisphosphonates (such as alendronate, etidronate, pamidronate, risedronate); or if you have any other allergies. Ibandronate Injection may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using Ibandronate Injection, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia), severe kidney disease. Some people using ibandronate may have serious jawbone problems. Your doctor should check your mouth before you start Ibandronate Injection. Tell your dentist that you are using Ibandronate Injection before you have any dental work done. To help prevent jawbone problems, have regular dental exams and learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have jaw pain, tell your doctor and dentist right away. Before having surgery (especially dental procedures), tell your doctor and dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Your doctor or dentist may tell you to stop taking ibandronate before your surgery. Ask for specific instructions about stopping or starting Ibandronate Injection. Caution is advised if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the future. Ibandronate Injection may stay in your body for many years. Its effects on an unborn baby are not known. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before starting treatment with ibandronate. It is unknown if Ibandronate Injection passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Ibandronate Injection Misdose
If you miss a dose of Ibandronate Injection, reschedule with your health care professional as soon as possible. Continue every 3 months from the date you actually receive the missed dose. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Ibandronate Injection Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Ibandronate Injection may interfere with certain laboratory tests (bone-imaging agents), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use Ibandronate Injection.
Ibandronate Injection Side Effects
Headache, flu-like symptoms (such as fever, chills, tiredness, joint/muscle ache), or injection site reactions (such as redness, swelling) may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that Ibandronate Injection has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Ibandronate Injection do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects,increased or severe bone/joint/muscle pain, new or unusual hip/thigh/groin pain, jaw pain, vision changes, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). A very serious allergic reaction to Ibandronate Injection is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction,rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Ibandronate Injection Storage
Not applicable. Ibandronate Injection is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
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