Comparing Caltrate vs Boniva
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Caltrate (calcium carbonate) | Boniva (ibandronate) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Hypocalcemia, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis. Caltrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Boniva helps to increase bone mineral density and is given as a tablet once every month or by injection once every three months. Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances and back... View more |
Related suggestions Osteoporosis
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More about Caltrate (calcium carbonate) | More about Boniva (ibandronate) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Boniva has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 98 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 72% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||
See also: Caltrate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Boniva side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
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Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other calcium carbonate brands include: Alcalak, Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief Gum, Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews, Alkets, Alkums, Ami-Lac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Cal-Mint, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcid, Calcitab, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltro, Chooz, D-Cal, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Children's Relief, Maalox Regular Strength, Oysco 500, Oyster Cal, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Titralac, Trial Antacid, Tums Antacid Naturals, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Bites Ultra Strength, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular Strength, Tums Smoothies, Tums Smoothies Extra Strength, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Ultra 1000 View more |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Caltrate:
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A total of 176 drugs are known to interact with Boniva:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
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May 16, 2003 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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More Information | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
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