Bandrone 50mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Natco Pharma Ltd

Salt Composition : Ibandronic Acid(50mg)


Bandrone 50mg Tablet is best taken without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. Bandrone 50mg Tablet is only part of a program of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.

The most common side effects include headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea. These are usually mild and will disappear after a short time. If they do not go away, tell your doctor. Bandrone 50mg Tablet can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease. It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw. These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention. Tell your doctor straight away.

You should not be given this medicine if you are breastfeeding. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels. Also, let your doctor know what other drugs you are taking. Some of them may affect, or be affected by, this injection, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and medicines used to treat cancer and osteoporosis. You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels. Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Ibandronic acid leads to progressive net gains in bone mass and a decreased incidence of fractures through the reduction of elevated bone turnover towards premenopausal levels in postmenopausal women. The pharmacodynamic action of ibandronic acid is inhibition of bone resorption.


Pharmacokinets

The absorption of ibandronic acid in the upper gastrointestinal tract is rapid after oral administration. Maximum observed plasma concentrations were reached within 0.5 to 2 hours (median 1 hour) in the fasted state and absolute bioavailability was about 0.6%.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bandrone

Headache

Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain

Heartburn

Diarrhea

Indigestion


Contra Indications

dizziness,

flatulence (farting, feeling bloated)

back pain.

feeling tired and exhausted.

asthma attacks.


Pregnancy Related Information

Bandrone 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Bandrone 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Bandrone 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Indications

Ibandronic acid is prescribed to you to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis because you have an increased risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is a thinning and weakening of the bones, which is common in women after the menopause.


Interactions

ONJ.

hypocalcemia.

upper GI mucosal irritation.

renal dysfunction.

asthma.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Bandrone 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Bandrone 50mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bandrone 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.


FAQs

Q. What is Bandrone 50mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Bandrone 50mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called bisphosphonates that prevents abnormal breakdown of the bones. Bandrone 50mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis and fractures in people with metastatic cancer (a cancer which spreads to newer areas of the body). It may also be used to treat hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels).

Q. How does Bandrone 50mg Tablet work?

Bandrone 50mg Tablet works by increasing the density of the bones which helps prevent osteoporosis. Along with that, it helps to treat high calcium levels in the blood caused due to secondary bone cancer. It is also helpful in treating metastasis of bone which is caused due to breast cancer.

Q. How long should I take Bandrone 50mg Tablet?

Bandrone 50mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. The medicine takes around 6 month to show its maximum benefits on bones. However, in some cases the doctor may suggest Bandrone 50mg Tablet for a longer duration. The exact duration will depend on the condition you are being treated for.

Q. How to take Bandrone 50mg Tablet?

It should be taken in the morning after getting up on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. Do not lie down and stay fully upright for at least 30 minutes after swallowing the medicine. Avoid taking any food or other medication just after taking Bandrone 50mg Tablet, maintain a gap of at least 30 minutes. Take this medicine only after consulting the doctor and follow the instructions advised.