BANDRONE contains Ibandronic acid which belongs to a group of medicines called bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. It helps to increase bone mass and reduce the chance of having a spinal fracture. Postmenopausal osteoporosis develops after menopause, when estrogen levels drop precipitously. These changes lead to thinning and weakening of the bones which is common in women after the menopause.
It reduces the amount of calcium leaving the bone and make the bone stronger by binding to the bone. It slows down the rate of bone loss and increases the bone density, thus reducing the risk of broken bones and fractures.
This BANDRONE will be administered by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency depending on your condition. Before receiving this medicine, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels. It is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age. The common side effects are diarrhoea, headache, stomach or back pain.
BANDRONE reduces the amount of calcium leaving the bone and make the bone stronger by binding to the bone. It slows down the rate of bone loss and increases the bone density, thus reducing the risk of broken bones and fractures.
BANDRONE will be administered by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency depending on your condition.
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
Diarrhoea:
Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. ORS should be used to prevent dehydration.
Heartburn:
Avoid late night eating. Do not exercise right after meals.
BANDRONE is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
BANDRONE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
BANDRONE should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Ibandronic acid or any ingredients of this medicine.
BANDRONE should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
Tell your doctor if you had or have a condition such as:
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines with prescription or without prescription such as:
Drug | : | Ibandronic acid (Ibandronate) |
Pharmacological Category | : | Bisphosphonate derivative |
Therapeutic Indication | : | postmenopausal osteoporosis |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Injection |
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
How is BANDRONE administered?
It should be administered by a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition as decided by your doctor.
Is BANDRONE safe?
It is safe if used in the dose and duration directed by your doctor.
What is BANDRONE used for?
It belongs to a class of medicines called bisphosphonates that prevents abnormal breakdown of the bones. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause
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