GENERIC BONIVA
Active Ingredient: Ibandronate Sodium Dosage: 50mg Tablets Form: Tablet Strip Packed Manufacturer: Natco Pharma
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What is Boniva?

Boniva (ibandronate) is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Ibandronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures.

Boniva is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

Boniva may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use Boniva if you are allergic to ibandronate, or if you have severe kidney disease, low blood levels of calcium (hypocalcemia), or a problem with your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach).

Do not take a Boniva tablet if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least one full hour. Boniva can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus. You will need to stay upright for at least 60 minutes after taking this medication.

To make sure you can safely take Boniva, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• a vitamin D deficiency;

• kidney disease;

• an ulcer in your stomach or esophagus; or

• trouble swallowing.

Some people using medicines similar to Boniva have developed bone loss in the jaw, also called osteonecrosis of the jaw. Symptoms of this condition may include jaw pain, swelling, numbness, loose teeth, gum infection, or slow healing after injury or surgery involving the gums.

You may be more likely to develop osteonecrosis of the jaw if you have cancer or have been treated with chemotherapy, radiation, or steroids. Other conditions associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw include blood clotting disorders, anemia (low red blood cells), and dental surgery or pre-existing dental problems.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Boniva will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether ibandronate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Boniva without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

If you take Boniva tablets once daily: If you forget to take this medicine first thing in the morning, do not take it later in the day. Wait until the following morning to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take two (2) tablets in one day.

If you take Boniva tablets once a month: If you forget to take Boniva on your scheduled day, take it first thing in the morning on the day after you remember the missed dose. Then return to your regular monthly schedule on your chosen dose day. If your next scheduled dose is less than 7 days away, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take two (2) tablets in one week.

If you receive Boniva injections every 3 months: Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your injection.

Seek emergency medical attention. Drink a full glass of milk and call your local poison control center or emergency room right away. Do not make yourself vomit and do not lie down.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, tight muscles in your face, seizure (convulsions), irritability, and unusual thoughts or behavior.

Do not take any other medicines including vitamins, calcium, or antacids for at least 60 minutes before or after taking a Boniva tablet.

Avoid milk and other dairy products for at least 60 minutes after taking Boniva (except in the case of overdose as stated above). Do not lie down for at least 1 hour (60 minutes) after you take a tablet.