Basic Information On Boniva
Boniva helps reduce bone loss while increasing the mass thereby reducing the probability of bone fractures. As a result of this, it is used to treat patients with osteoporosis especially women after menopause. It helps increase the density of bones (which is gradually lost after a certain age) thereby reducing risk of hip fractures and other fractures of the bones. The Boniva drug has the potential to alter the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body.
Precautions/Side Effects For Boniva
Boniva contains Ibandronic acid and it is a bisphosphonate. Possible side effects of the drug include bone loss in the jaws resulting in pain, numbness, loose teeth, problems with gums, nausea, diarrhea and heartburn. Dosage adjustment might be necessary if one has kidney disease, vitamin D deficiency or ulcers in the stomach as these conditions could be aggravated by the drug. People with low levels of calcium should not take brand or generic Boniva as it can further reduce the levels of calcium in the blood.
If a patient is unable to sit or stand upright continuously for at least an hour, the drug should not be administered. Ibandronic acid should not be taken at the same time as other medicines and it should be the first medicine to be taken in the morning. There are no definitive studies on the effects of brand or generic Boniva on fetuses and hence pregnant women should not use this drug as it is a category C drug.
Boniva Dosage
Boniva is supposed to be taken once a month (150mg) on a fixed day until prescribed otherwise by the doctor. It should be taken on the specified day only and if you misses that date, then consult the doctor to find out if it is possible to take the medicine on another day. If it is to be taken daily, a dosage of 2.5mg per day is recommended. It should be taken before the first meal of the day and nothing should be eaten or drunk for 60 minutes after taking the drug. The patient should not go to sleep or lie down for 60 minutes after taking the drug. Patients with severe renal impairment should not be given this medicine.
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