Description
Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg is used to treat and prevent bone loss in women after menopause. It makes bones stronger by preventing certain cells, called osteoclasts, from damaging them. This helps keep bones strong and reduces the risk of broken bones in women after menopause who have osteoporosis.
This helps them stay strong and lowers the chances of broken bones.
How to Use Ibandronate Sodium Tablets?
- Before starting this medication and every time you get a refill, read the Medication Guide and, if you have it, the Patient Information Leaflet. Follow the instructions carefully to make sure you get the most medicine and avoid hurting your throat.
- Take this medicine by mouth, usually once a month on the same day, or follow your doctor’s instructions.
- Don’t take it when you’re going to sleep or while you’re still in bed. Take this medicine with a full glass of plain water (about 6-8 ounces or 180-240 milliliters). Don’t drink it with any other drinks.
- Don’t chew, suck, or let the tablet melt in your mouth. Swallow the pill without breaking it.
- Stay sitting, standing, or walking for at least 60 minutes and don’t lie down until after you have eaten your first meal of the day.
- Some foods like dairy products (like milk and yogurt), mineral water, and juice with added calcium can also interfere with absorption.
- It might be useful to write a note on your calendar to remind you. Talk to your doctor about the good and bad things about using this medicine for a long time. Keep taking the other medicine your doctor told you to take for your condition.
Side Effects
- Indigestion
- Dizziness
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Headache
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
Precautions
- This product might have ingredients that are not active, which can cause allergies or other issues.
- Ask your pharmacist for more information. You shouldn’t take this medicine if you have specific health problems. Before taking this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of these issues: low calcium in your blood, trouble sitting up or standing for an hour, or serious kidney problems.
- This is especially important if you have any problems with your esophagus (like strictures or achalasia), trouble or pain when swallowing, kidney issues, or stomach/intestine problems (like ulcers). Sometimes, people who take this type of medicine (bisphosphonates) can have serious jawbone issues (called osteonecrosis).
- Not taking care of your teeth, having ill-fitting false teeth, or having certain dental work done (like pulling a tooth or surgery) can raise your risk. Health problems like gum disease, cancer, and anemia can also raise the risk. If you have jaw pain, let your doctor and dentist know right away. Before any surgery, especially dental work, let your doctor and dentist know about this medicine and all the other products you take, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal products.
- Ask for clear instructions on how to stop or start this medicine. Be careful if you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant later. This medicine might stay in your body for a long time. We don’t know how it affects a baby before birth. Talk to your doctor about the good and bad things about using ibandronate before you start treatment. It’s unclear if this medicine goes into breast milk.
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )
What is Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg for?
Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg is a type of medicine called bisphosphonates. It helps stop bones from breaking down in an unusual way. Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg is taken to help stop and treat weak bones and fractures in people who have cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It can also be used to treat high levels of calcium in the blood.
How does the Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg tablet work?
Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg helps make bones stronger, which can prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). It also helps to lower high calcium levels in the blood that happen because of secondary bone cancer. It also helps treat bone problems caused by breast cancer spreading.
How long should I use Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg tablet?
Take Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg as your doctor directs. Sometimes, the doctor might recommend taking Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 150 mg for a longer time. How long it will take depends on what you’re being treated for.
