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Boniva
Boniva is a common bisposphonate manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and Roche Holding AG. It is used to treat osteoporosis and is related to drugs such as to Actonel, Fosamax, Zometa, and Aredia. Boniva and the other bisposphonates may cause bone death in patients and has been linked to a condition known as Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ). ONJ causes bone tissue to die and never regenerate and is often discovered in patients who have dental work while on the drug. Symptoms include pain, numbness, swelling, and exposed bone.
Fast Facts
| Name: | Boniva |
| Generic: | Ibandronate Sodium |
| Manufacturer: | Glaxo SmithKline & Roche |
| Date approved: | 2003 |
| Status: | Prescription Only |
| Approved uses: | Treatment of osteoporosis |
| Off-Label uses: | Anti-fracture uses; however, the anti-fracture properties of bisphosphonates such as Boniva have not been proven |
| Side effects: | Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), bone pain, tissue death, loose teeth, sore gums, bone loss, pain and numbness, difficulty breathing, bone fractures, joint disorders, dental problems, kidney problems |
| Related topics: | Actonel, Zometa, Fosamax, Bisphosphonates, Aredia |
Boniva Linked to Bone Death in Osteoporosis Patients
It has survived a lawsuit from a competitor and is now one of the most commonly-prescribed bisphosphonate drugs on the market...so why is Boniva coming under fire once more? The anti-osteoporosis... read more
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FDA Information Related to Boniva
August 2006 Safety Labeling Changes
February 2007 Monthly Safety Labeling
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MSN Newsfeeds Related to Boniva
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Books Related to Boniva
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