Boniva Injection (Ibandronate Sodium Injection) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 9, 2012

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BONIVA®
(ibandronate sodium) Injection

DRUG DESCRIPTION

BONIVA (ibandronate sodium) is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate that inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. The chemical name for ibandronate sodium is 3-(N-methyl-N-pentyl)amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid, monosodium salt, monohydrate with the molecular formula C₉H₂₂NO₇P₂Na·H₂O and a molecular weight of 359.24. Ibandronate sodium is a white- to off-white powder. It is freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in organic solvents. Ibandronate sodium has the following structural formula:

BONIVA® (ibandronate sodium) Structural Formula Illustration

BONIVA Injection (ibandronate sodium injection) is intended for intravenous administration only. BONIVA Injection (ibandronate sodium injection) is available as a sterile, clear, colorless, ready-to-use solution in a prefilled syringe that delivers 3.375 mg of ibandronate monosodium salt monohydrate in 3 mL of solution, equivalent to a dose of 3 mg ibandronate free acid. Inactive ingredients include sodium chloride, glacial acetic acid, sodium acetate and water.

What are the precautions when taking ibandronate sodium injection (Boniva Injection)?

Before using ibandronate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate, etidronate, pamidronate, risedronate); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have the following conditions: low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia), severe kidney disease.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems.

Infrequently, people taking this class of medication (bisphosphonates)...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 2/11/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.