Ibandronate Side Effects

Some side effects of ibandronate may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to ibandronate: intravenous kit, oral tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking ibandronate: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using ibandronate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• chest pain;

• difficulty or pain when swallowing;

• pain or burning under the ribs or in the back;

• new or worsening heartburn;

• severe joint, bone, or muscle pain;

• new or unusual pain in your thigh or hip; or

• jaw pain, numbness, or swelling.

Less serious side effects of ibandronate may include:

• back pain, headache;

• redness or swelling of your eyes;

• diarrhea;

• flu symptoms;

• redness or swelling where the medicine was injected;

• nausea or upset stomach; or

• pain in your arms or legs.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ibandronate: intravenous kit, oral tablet

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, tooth disorder, vomiting, gastritis, constipation and abdominal pain.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypercholesterolemia.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia, joint disorder, back pain, pain in extremities, localized osteoarthritis, muscle cramps and arthritis. Hypocalcemia following dosing has been reported postmarketing.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypertension.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, insomnia, vertigo, and nerve root lesion.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, and pharyngitis.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary tract infection.

General

General side effects have included back pain, infection, asthenia, and influenza-like illness.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included allergic reactions.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included ocular inflammation such as uveitis and scleritis.

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