Ibandronic Acid Benefits & Uses

Ibandronic Acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Post Menopausal Osteoporosis

Ibandronic Acid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Take once monthly
Geriatric	Disease: Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Take once monthly

Ibandronic Acid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ibandronic Acid is used -

Moderate

Nausea or vomiting
Chest Pain
Erythema
Depression

Mild

पेट दर्द
Back Pain
Vertigo
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Common

Headache
Dyspepsia
Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
Diarrhoea
Heartburn
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Rash
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)

Ibandronic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Ibandronic Acid safe for pregnant women?

Ibandronic Acid can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ibandronic Acid, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Ibandronic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

Ibandronic Acid should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Ibandronic Acid on the Kidneys?

Ibandronic Acid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ibandronic Acid on the Liver?

Ibandronic Acid does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ibandronic Acid on the Heart?

Ibandronic Acid is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ibandronic Acid with Other Drugs

Ibandronic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Ibuprofen

Amikacin

Ibandronic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ibandronic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Hypoparathyroidism
Diabetes
Anemia
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Achalasia

Frequently asked Questions about Ibandronic Acid

Is this Ibandronic Acid habit forming or addictive?

Ibandronic Acid does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ibandronic Acid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ibandronic Acid only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Ibandronic Acid for mental disorders.

No

Ibandronic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ibandronic Acid

Ibandronic Acid may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ibandronic Acid

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ibandronic Acid with alcohol will be.

Unknown