IBANDRONATE SODIUM- ibandronate sodium injection, solution
Accord Healthcare Inc.
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Ibandronate Sodium (eye-BAN-droe-nate SOE-dee-um) Injection
Injection for intravenous use
Read the Medication Guide that comes with Ibandronate Sodium Injection before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about Ibandronate Sodium Injection.
What is the most important information I should know about Ibandronate Sodium Injection?
Ibandronate Sodium Injection is given in your vein (intravenously) and only given by a healthcare provider. Do not give Ibandronate Sodium Injection to yourself.
Ibandronate Sodium Injection may cause serious side effects including:
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects.
What is Ibandronate Sodium Injection?
Ibandronate Sodium Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause. Ibandronate Sodium Injection helps increase bone mass and helps reduce the chance of having a spinal fracture (break).
It is not known how long Ibandronate Sodium Injection works for the treatment of osteoporosis. You should see your doctor regularly to determine if Ibandronate Sodium Injection is still right for you.
It is not known if Ibandronate Sodium Injection is safe and effective in children.
Who should not receive Ibandronate Sodium Injection?
Do not receive Ibandronate Sodium Injection if you:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving Ibandronate Sodium Injection?
Before you receive Ibandronate Sodium Injection, tell your doctor if you:
Tell your doctor and dentist about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
How should I receive Ibandronate Sodium Injection?
What are the possible side effects of Ibandronate Sodium Injection?
Ibandronate Sodium Injection may cause serious side effects.
The most common side effects of Ibandronate Sodium Injection include:
Some people have pain or a sore that will not heal in their mouth or jaw while they receive Ibandronate Sodium Injection. Tell your doctor or dentist if you have mouth or jaw problems.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Ibandronate Sodium Injection. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Accord Healthcare Inc. at 1-866-941-7875 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Ibandronate Sodium Injection if I need to pick it up from a pharmacy?
Keep Ibandronate Sodium Injection and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of Ibandronate Sodium Injection.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Ibandronate Sodium Injection for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Ibandronate Sodium Injection to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Ibandronate Sodium Injection. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Ibandronate Sodium Injection that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in Ibandronate Sodium Injection?
Active ingredient: Ibandronate Sodium
Inactive ingredients: Sodium Chloride, Glacial Acetic acid, Sodium Acetate and Water
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.