Bonviva: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Main ingredient in Bonviva tablets and injection is Ibandronic acid, which is a type of drug known as bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonate in Bonviva prevents the bone loss
by slowing down calcium loss from bones. Bonviva is used to treat osteoporosis in menopausal women. In these women Bonviva has been shown to reduce the risk of breaking a bone in the spine, but it is not known if Bonviva is effective at preventing hip fractures. Bonviva can also be used to prevent bone damage when Breast Cancer has spread to the bones.
BONVIVA SIDE EFFECTS
Common Bonviva 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,
trouble swallowing , and swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue.
Rare side effects of Bonviva may include
muscle or bone pain,
changes in taste,
diarrhea, constipation,
headache,
nausea, vomiting, and gas.
Bonviva Warning and Caution
Bonviva can cause irritation and ulceration of the esophagus.
Bonviva tablet should be taken on the same date each month, in the morning after an overnight fast of at least six hours. Bonviva 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 Bonviva tablet. You should not eat or drink anything other than plain water for one hour after taking Bonviva as food and some drinks (including mineral water) can interfere with the absorption of Bonviva therefore make it less effective.
Avoid taking any other drug by mouth in the six hours before you take your Bonviva tablet, at the same time as your Bonviva 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 Bonviva and inform your physician.
Bisphosphonates in Bonviva 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.
Bonviva should be used with caution in
decreased kidney function,
disorders of the thyroid glands, and
vitamin D deficiency.
Bonviva 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,
Bonviva and Pregnancy
Bonviva has not been studied in pregnant women; therefore its safety has not been established. Bonviva should not be used during pregnancy.
It is not known if Bonviva passes into breast milk. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while using Bonviva.
Bonviva Overdose
Bonviva overdose symptoms may include nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, seizure, irritability, and unusual thoughts or behavior. In case of Bonviva Overdose seek medical attention right away.
If you forget to take your monthly Bonviva tablet, you should take it the morning after you remember, and then return to taking it once a month on your normal date. However, if you miss a dose of Bonviva but realize that your next dose is due in the next seven days, forget the missed dose and take your next scheduled dose on the day you would normally take it. You should not take two Bonviva tablets within the same week.
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