BONIVA- ibandronate sodium injection, solution
Genentech, Inc.
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MEDICATION GUIDE
Boniva® (bon-EE-va)
(ibandronate sodium)
Injection for intravenous use
Read the Medication Guide that comes with BONIVA 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 BONIVA.
What is the most important information I should know about BONIVA?
BONIVA Injection is given in your vein (intravenously) and only given by a healthcare provider. Do not give BONIVA Injection to yourself.
BONIVA may cause serious side effects including:
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects.
What is BONIVA?
BONIVA is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause. BONIVA helps increase bone mass and helps reduce the chance of having a spinal fracture (break).
It is not known how long BONIVA works for the treatment of osteoporosis. You should see your doctor regularly to determine if BONIVA is still right for you.
It is not known if BONIVA is safe and effective in children.
Who should not receive BONIVA?
Do not receive BONIVA if you:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving BONIVA?
Before you receive BONIVA, 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 BONIVA?
What are the possible side effects of BONIVA?
BONIVA may cause serious side effects.
The most common side effects of BONIVA include:
Some people have pain or a sore that will not heal in their mouth or jaw while they receive BONIVA. 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 BONIVA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Genentech at 1-888-835-2555.
How should I store BONIVA if I need to pick it up from a pharmacy?
Keep BONIVA Injection and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of BONIVA.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use BONIVA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give BONIVA 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 BONIVA. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about BONIVA that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in BONIVA?
Active ingredient: ibandronate sodium
Inactive ingredients: glacial acetic acid, sodium acetate trihydrate, sodium chloride, and water
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.