Ibandronate (Cont.)

Drug Interactions With Ibandronate

Ibandronate can potentially interact with a number of other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Ibandronate).
 

What If I Take an Overdose?

People who take too much ibandronate may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Upset stomach
  • Heartburn or indigestion
  • Ulcers
  • Low levels of calcium or phosphate in the blood.
     
If you happen to overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Boniva Overdose for more information.)
 

What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?

If you take ibandronate monthly and forget to take your dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember (in the morning), as long as it is at least one week until your next scheduled dose. Then continue with your regular dosing schedule. However, if it is less than a week before your next tablet is due, simply skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
 
If you take it daily, just skip your missed dose. Do not take a double dose, and do not take ibandronate after the morning.
 

Generic Ibandronate

At this time, ibandronate is not available in generic form (see Generic Boniva).
 

Who Makes It?

Ibandronate is made jointly by GlaxoSmithKline and Roche Laboratories.
 

Strengths of Ibandronate

Ibandronate is available in the following strengths and forms:
 
  • Ibandronate 2.5 mg tablets (taken daily)
  • Ibandronate 150 mg tablets (taken monthly)
  • Ibandronate 1 mg per mL injection (taken every three months).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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