subject: Medicine for the treatment of and prevention of osteoporosis [print this page] Medicine for the treatment of and prevention of osteoporosis
Bonviva is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of and prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Bonviva is that class of medicine which belongs to bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). Bonviva medicine works by preventing the bone breakdown and increasing bone thickness.Food and Drug Associate FDA has also approved Bonviva for the treatment of osteoporosis in women. This medication can be used for other medicals conditions other than listed on the label of the medicine.
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Buy Ibandronate sodium 150 mg 1, 2 and 3 tablets.
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What should i know before using Bonviva medicine?
Before taking Bonviva medicine you should know that you should not use Bonviva if you are allergic to ibandronate. Do not take this medication if you have serious problem of kidney diseases, low blood level of calcium. It can also cause serious problem to stomach and esophagus. You need to stay upright for 50 min after taking this medication. In some case people using Bonviva medicine has cause bone loss in the jaw which is also called osteonecrosis of the jaw. Loose teeth, slow healing after injury, jaw pain, numbness, gum infection and swelling are symptoms of this condition.
Can I use this medication during my pregnancy?
Use of Bonviva medicine in pregnant and breast feeding mother is not recommended by Food and Drug Administration. If you boecome pregnant during treatment you should immediately consult your doctor. Use of Bonviva in pregnant and breast feeding mother may harm the health of unborn and nursed child.
How should I take this Bonviva medicine?
Bonviva is a prescription medicine and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Take this medicine with full glass of water. One tablet once in a day should be taken. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own. Take the medicine at the same time each day. For better result take this medicine as exactly prescribed.
What are the side effects of Bonviva?
Bonviva medicine do have some common to serious side effects. Some common side effects are weakness, headache, fever, chills, frequent urinate, diarrhea, nausea, painful urination, sore throat, dizziness, cough, stomach pain and constipation. Some serious side effects are difficulty swallowing, upper chest pain, painful or swollen gums, numbness, worsening heartburn, pain on swallowing, rash, loosening of the teeth and poor healing of the jaw. If you observe any sign of above mention side effects immediately consult your doctor or health care professionals.
Where this medication should be stored?
Bonviva drug should be store at room temperature at 15 to 30 degree C. Store this medicine in dry place away from light, heat and moisture. Do not store this medication in bathroom. If the medicine is not in use discard it properly. Keep this medicine away from children and pet.
