ABOUT BANDRONE IBANDRONATE

Bandrone by Natco is a type of drug called a bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonates are used to treat osteoporosis. It works by slowing bone loss and allowing new bone to be formed.

MEDICINE USES :

Ibandronic 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.

IBANDRONIC ACID COMMON SIDE EFFECTS :

Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; heartburn; mild arm, back, leg, muscle, or joint pain; mild flu-like symptoms (eg, mild fever, chills, tiredness, weakness, joint or muscle aches); nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; stomach pain or upset.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; fainting; fast heartbeat; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness; unusual sweating; wheezing); change in the amount of urine produced; eye pain; mouth sores; painful or difficult urination; severe bone, joint, or muscle pain (especially in the hip, groin, or thigh); severe or persistent dizziness or headache; severe or persistent heartburn or stomach pain; swelling or pain in your jaw; symptoms of low blood calcium (eg, spasms, twitches, or cramps in your muscles; numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth); vision changes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

SAFETY INFORMATION (Precautions) for BANDRONE IBANDRONIC TABLETS :

    Talk to your doctor about the use of weight-bearing exercises to help prevent weak bones.
    Certain fractures of the thigh bone (femur) have been reported in patients using bisphosphonates. It is not known if bisphosphonates contributed to the fractures. Contact your doctor right away if you experience hip, thigh, or groin pain. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
    Proper dental care is important while you are using Bandrone. Brush and floss your teeth and visit the dentist regularly.
    Ibandronate may interfere with certain lab or diagnostic tests that use a bone-imaging agent. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know that you are using this medication.
    Lab tests, including bone density, kidney function, and blood calcium levels, may be performed while you use Ibandronate. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Your doctor may also want to evaluate you periodically while you use this medication to assess the need to continue its treatment. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
    PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Ibandronic while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use this medicine, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

This is not a complete list. Ask your health care provider for more information.

MEDICATION STORAGE REQUIREMENTS :

Store Ibandronate at room temperature, 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).

DRUG INTERACTIONS :

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) or angiogenesis inhibitors (eg, bevacizumab) because the risk of jawbone problems may be increased.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.