Boniva Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Boniva side effects may include allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching or hives, black stools,
change in vision,
chest pain,
heartburn, stomach pain,
jaw pain, redness of the skin, swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, and trouble swallowing. Rare Boniva side effects may include
muscle or bone pain,
changes in taste,
diarrhea, constipation,
headache,
nausea, vomiting, and gas.
BONIVA SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING
If you experience any Boniva side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
Main ingredient in Boniva tablets and injection is Ibandronate, which is a type of drug known as bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonate in Boniva prevents the bone loss
by slowing down calcium loss from bones. Boniva is used to treat osteoporosis in menopausal women. In these women Boniva has been shown to reduce the risk of breaking a bone in the spine, but it is not known if Boniva is effective at preventing hip fractures. Boniva can also be used to prevent bone damage when Breast Cancer has spread to the bones.
BONIVA OVERDOSE
Boniva overdose symptoms may include nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, seizure, irritability, and unusual thoughts or behavior. In case of Boniva overdose, seek medical help right away.
If you miss a dose of Boniva, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Boniva.
Boniva Warning and Caution
Boniva can cause irritation and ulceration of the esophagus.
Boniva tablet should be taken on the same date each month, in the morning after an overnight fast of at least six hours. Boniva should be swallowed whole with a glass of plain water (no mineral water) while you are sitting or standing in an upright position. Do not chew or suck the tablet. You should not lie down for one hour after taking your Boniva tablet. You should not eat or drink anything other than plain water for one hour after taking Boniva as food and some drinks (including mineral water) can interfere with the absorption of Boniva therefore make it less effective.
Avoid taking any other drug by mouth in the six hours before you take your Boniva tablet, at the same time as your Boniva tablet, or in the hour after you have taken the tablet.
Upon experiencing any signs of problems with swallowing, pain on swallowing, pain behind your chest bone, or heartburn, stop taking Boniva and inform your physician.
Bisphosphonates in Boniva has been linked with a rare condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw. The majority of cases of this condition have been in cancer patients treated with bisphosphonates by injection into a vein and many of these patients were also having treatment with chemotherapy or corticosteroids. However, the condition has also been seen in people taking bisphosphonates by mouth. The risk may be increased by poor dental hygiene, dental problems, tooth extractions and dental surgery.
Boniva should be used with caution in
decreased kidney function,
disorders of the thyroid glands, and
vitamin D deficiency.
Boniva should not to be used in
low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcaemia),
women who are unable to stand or sit upright for at least one hour,
Boniva and Pregnancy
Boniva has not been studied in pregnant women; therefore its safety has not been established. Boniva should not be used during pregnancy.
It is not known if Boniva passes into breast milk. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while using Boniva.
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