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What Is The Difference Between Oral Boniva And Boniva Injection?
Is there a difference between taking the oral Boniva vs the injection?? We have a patient here in the hospital that has been taking the oral Boniva for 2 yrs and all at once is now experiencing some abdominal pains and vomiting after trying to keep clear liquid diet down and even a bland diet. She feels good, then after eating her meal, she vomits.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
Studies of intermittent i.v. ibandronate injections in postmenopausal women have shown dose-related BMD gains and bone turnover marker suppression comparable to those obtained after a similar duration of treatment with the proven effective oral ibandronate regimen.
Oral Boniva may cause esophagitis or gastritis. Take BONIVA at least 60 minutes before the first food or drink (other than water) of the day or before taking any oral medication or supplementation, including calcium, antacids, or vitamins to maximize absorption and clinical benefit.
Swallow Boniva tablets whole with a full glass of plain water, while standing or sitting in an upright position to reduce the potential for oesophagal irritation.
Avoid lying down for 60 minutes after taking Boniva. Do not chew or suck the tablet because of a potential for oropharyngeal ulceration.
If your symptoms not improved please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Studies of intermittent i.v. ibandronate injections in postmenopausal women have shown dose-related BMD gains and bone turnover marker suppression comparable to those obtained after a similar duration of treatment with the proven effective oral ibandronate regimen.
Oral Boniva may cause esophagitis or gastritis. Take BONIVA at least 60 minutes before the first food or drink (other than water) of the day or before taking any oral medication or supplementation, including calcium, antacids, or vitamins to maximize absorption and clinical benefit.
Swallow Boniva tablets whole with a full glass of plain water, while standing or sitting in an upright position to reduce the potential for oesophagal irritation.
Avoid lying down for 60 minutes after taking Boniva. Do not chew or suck the tablet because of a potential for oropharyngeal ulceration.
If your symptoms not improved please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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