Boniva and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Boniva (ibandronate).
Multivitamins With Minerals Ibandronate
Moderate Drug Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Products containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium and other polyvalent cations such as antacids or vitamin with mineral supplements are likely to interfere with the gastrointestinal absorption of oral bisphosphonates. For example, the bioavailability of tiludronate has been shown to decrease 80% during simultaneous administration with calcium, and 60% when aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids were administered one hour before tiludronate.
MANAGEMENT: Antacids or other oral medications containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium and other polyvalent cations should be administered at least 30 minutes after the bisphosphonate dose.
References (6)
- (2001) "Product Information. Fosamax (alendronate)." Merck & Co., Inc
- Darcy PF (1995) "Nutrient-drug interactions." Adverse Drug React Toxicol Rev, 14, p. 233-54
- "Product Information. Skelid (tiludronate)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals
- (2001) "Product Information. Actonel (risedronate)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals
- (2001) "Product Information. Bonefos (clodronate)." Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Canada Inc
- (2005) "Product Information. Boniva (ibandronate)." Roche Laboratories
Ibandronate Food/Lifestyle
Moderate Food Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food significantly decreases the bioavailability of oral ibandronate. The manufacturer reports up to a 75% decrease in bioavailability when administered 2 hours after a standard meal.
MANAGEMENT: Oral ibandronate should be administered on an empty stomach (after an overnight fast of at least 6 hours) with a 180 to 240 mL glass of plain water and no other food or drink should be taken for at least 30 minutes after administration.
References (3)
- (2005) "Product Information. Boniva (ibandronate)." Roche Laboratories
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
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| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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