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Generic name Ibandronate
Brand Names/Synonyms Boniva; Ibandronate; Ibandronate Sodium; Ibandronate Sodium Monohydrate; Ibandronic Acid; Ibandronic Acid [Ban:Inn]; None
Indication For the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Also used to treat tumor induced hypercalemia.
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Pharmacology Ibandronate is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate that inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Ibandronate is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Mechanism Of Action The action of ibandronate on bone tissue is based partly on its affinity for hydroxyapatite, which is part of the mineral matrix of bone. Ibandronate also targets farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) synthase. Nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (such as pamidronate, alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate and zoledronate) appear to act as analogues of isoprenoid diphosphate lipids, thereby inhibiting FPP synthase, an enzyme in the mevalonate pathway. Inhibition of this enzyme in osteoclasts prevents the biosynthesis of isoprenoid lipids (FPP and GGPP) that are essential for the post-translational farnesylation and geranylgeranylation of small GTPase signalling proteins. This activity inhibits osteoclast activity and reduces bone resorption and turnover. In postmenopausal women, it reduces the elevated rate of bone turnover, leading to, on average, a net gain in bone mass.
Ibandronate News
(When available)

Bondronat Achieving Better Outcomes in Metastatic Breast Cancer ...  Feb 21, 2006
VIENNA, AUSTRIA -- February 21, 2006 -- Oral ibandronate (Bondronat(R)) is as effective as intravenous (IV) zoledronic acid for reducing skeletal-related ... - DG News

Bisphosphonate Safety Evaluation Shows General Safety: Presented ...  Feb 21, 2006
VIENNA, AUSTRIA -- February 21, 2006 -- While oral ibandronate (Bondronat(R)) provides decreased incidence of skeletal-related effects, rapid and sustained ... - DG News

Adjuvant Bondronat Therapy Plays Important Role in Prevention of ...  Feb 20, 2006
Here, further benefits may also be obtained from the use of oral ibandronate (Bondronat(R)), as this appears to be at least as effective as intravenous (IV ... - DG News

Older Men Surviving Heart Attack at Higher Risk of Osteoporosis  Feb 21, 2006
The FDA has approved Boniva (ibandronate sodium) Injection as the first intravenous medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Read more... ... - SeniorJournal.com,

Xeloda Expands Options in Adjuvant Treatment of Breast Cancer ...  Feb 21, 2006
...adjuvant combination (AGO GAIN; n = 3130); alternative sequential combination by the Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB; n = 600); ibandronate with or without ... - DG News

Scots get new drug to fight against bone disease  Feb 13, 2006
Bonviva, also known as ibandronate, was approved for post-menopausal women with osteoporosis for use across the NHS by the Scottish Medicines Consortium. ... - Scotsman,

It is Predicted in the Next Ten Years the Demand for Drugs to ...  Feb 3, 2006
...with 6.9% annual sales growth through our study period, driven by the emergence of two new agents: Roche/GlaxoSmithKline's ibandronate (Boniva/Bonviva) and ... - International News Service,

Scottish Medicines Consortium Approves Bonviva® - Scottish Women ...  Feb 14, 2006
Several thousand women across Scotland will now have access to a new drug called Bonviva® (ibandronic acid also known as ibandronate), following its approval ... - Medical News Today (press release),

FDA Approves First IV Treatment for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis ...  Jan 9, 2006
NUTLEY, NJ, and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC -- January 9, 2006 -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Boniva(R) (ibandronate sodium) Injection ... - DG News

European positive opinion for first quarterly IV injection for  Jan 27, 2006
DIVA compares the safety, efficacy and tolerability of the approved once-daily oral ibandronate 2.5mg regimen with two novel IV regimes: 2mg every two months ... - WebWire (press release),

FDA approves first quarterly IV injection for postmenopausal ...  Jan 9, 2006
Gorana Dasic, the US Ibandronate Medical Director at GSK said: "Boniva Injection is the first IV bisphosphonate to be approved for osteoporosis treatment ... - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

It is Predicted in the Next Ten Years the Demand for Drugs to ...  Feb 3, 2006
...with 6.9% annual sales growth through our study period, driven by the emergence of two new agents: Roche/GlaxoSmithKline's ibandronate (Boniva/Bonviva) and ... - International News Service,

Boniva for injection cleared in USA  Jan 9, 2006
Boniva for injection (ibandronate sodium), developed by GlaxoSmithKline and Roche, is aimed at people who find it hard to adhere to treatment with the current ... - Pharma Times (subscription),

Osteoporosis Information Now Online at NIHSeniorHealth  Jan 27, 2006
The FDA has approved Boniva (ibandronate sodium) Injection as the first intravenous medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, Roche and ... - SeniorJournal.com,

FDA Approves First IV Treatment for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis ...  Jan 6, 2006
6 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Boniva(R) (ibandronate sodium) Injection, the first intravenous (IV) medication for ... - PR Newswire (press release),

Companies say FDA approves IV version of postmenopausal ...  Jan 9, 2006
Boniva Injection, formally known as ibandronate sodium, becomes the first intravenous drug for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, Roche and ... - Redlands Daily Facts,

Business Briefing  Jan 7, 2006
Boniva Injection, formally known as ibandronate sodium, becomes the first intravenous drug for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, Roche and ... - The Ledger,

Bonviva intravenous injection for postmenopausal osteoporosis ...  Nov 19, 2005
An intravenous (IV) injection of the new osteoporosis drug called Bonviva (ibandronate), administered every two or three months, has been shown to be highly ... - Medical News Today (press release),

Long-Term Use of Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw ...  Nov 30, 2005
...with Zometa, 58 were treated with Aredia, 69 received both drugs sequentially, and 20 patients had treatment that included another bisphosphonate (ibandronate ... - Cancer Consultants (press release),

GlaxoSmithKline, Roche say long term data positive on injectable ...  Nov 16, 2005
They said it suggests that the intravenous formulation of the drug ibandronate may offer an effective alternative for some women with postmenopausal ... - Forbes

Many Patients with Osteoporosis Do Not Continue Their ...  Nov 21, 2005
...be improved.". The study was funded by GlaxoSmithKline, which manufactures ibandronate (Boniva) in partnership with Roche. The medication ... - DG News

Two-Year MOBILE Data Show Once-Monthly Oral Ibandronate to be ...  Oct 6, 2005
SAN DIEGO, CA -- October 6, 2005 -- Women who have taken once-monthly oral ibandronate (Boniva) for up to 2 years tolerate treatment as well as do those on the ... - DG News

Monthly bone-building pill remedies osteoporosis  Oct 6, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The drug ibandronate can be taken just once a month and is still effective for treating the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis in ... - Reuters.uk,

Study Shows Women With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Prefer New Once ...  Sep 26, 2005
Also at ASBMR, 2-year data from MOBILE (Monthly Oral iBandronate In LadiEs) were presented for the first time in the US.(7) Results confirmed that 150mg Bonviva ... - PR Newswire UK (press release),

Study Shows Women Prefer Once-Monthly Osteoporosis Medicine Over a ...  Sep 26, 2005
...three-fourths of women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, who expressed a preference, preferred once-monthly dosing with Boniva® (ibandronate sodium) over ... - Market Wire (press release)

Roche and GSK Announce Head-to-Head Study of Osteoporosis ...  Sep 26, 2005
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced the start of a large-scale clinical trial that, for the first time, directly compares Boniva(R) (ibandronate sodium), the ... - PR Newswire (press release),

International Approvals: Bonviva, Once-Daily Tramadol ...  Sep 12, 2005
Sept. 12, 2005 — The Swiss regulatory agency Swissmedic has approved a once-monthly 150-mg ibandronate sodium tablet for the treatment and prevention of ... - Medscape (subscription)

Once-monthly Oral Bonviva Approved for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis ...  Sep 19, 2005
7. European Union marketing authorization for once monthly oral Bonviva is based on 2-year results of the MOBILE (Monthly Oral iBandronate In LadiEs) phase III ... - PharmaLive.com (press release),

Launch of First Once-Monthly Tablet Aims to Offer More Convenience ...  Sep 20, 2005
An estimated 3 million people in the UK suffer from osteoporosis.(7). - The 2 year MOBILE (Monthly Oral iBandronate In LadiEs) study, which looked at the ... - PR Newswire UK (press release),

GSK, Roche to test osteoporosis drug  Sep 26, 2005
The Monthly Oral Therapy with Ibandronate for Osteoporosis Intervention trial will compare the efficacy and safety of once-monthly Boniva, Roche and GSK's ... - Raleigh Triangle Business Journal,

Once-Monthly Oral Bonviva Approved for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis ...  08 Sep 2005
...of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in order to reduce vertebral fracture is based on 1-year results of the MOBILE (Monthly Oral iBandronate In LadiEs ... - PharmaLive.com (press release),

Roche and GSK’s Intravenous Formulations Show Potential  Jul 6, 2005
RICHMOND, England, July 6, 2005--Intravenous ibandronate is as effective as daily oral doses after one year. This highlights the ... - PharmaLive.com (press release)

Chicagoland: Bobby Labonte preview  Jul 6, 2005
18 Boniva (ibandronate sodium) Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing (NEXTEL Cup) and driver of the No. 19 Banquet Chevrolet Joe Gibbs Racing (Busch Series): ... - Motorsport.com

Loose Wheel Costs Labonte Top-10 at Chicagoland  Jul 10, 2005
19 Eckrich Chevrolet. On July 10, Labonte will start 26th in the No. 18 Boniva® (ibandronate sodium) Chevrolet at the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland. ... - Joe Gibbs Racing

Joe Gibbs Racing Breezes Through  Jul 14, 2005
Labonte and the No. 18 Boniva® (ibandronate sodium) team began the race in 26th position and moved quickly towards the front. Under ... - iLikeRacing.com

Dosage Forms LIQUID
Drug_Category Antiresorptives; Bisphosphonates; Antihypocalcemic Agents; ATC:M05BA06
Absorption Poorly absorbed (oral absorption is about 1% of what IV absorption is)
Interactions Interactions for Ibandronate: Calcium Supplements/Antacids Products containing calcium and other multivalent cations (such as aluminum, magnesium, iron) are likely to interfere with absorption of Ibandronate. Ibandronate should be taken at least 60 minutes before any oral medications containing multivalent cations (including antacids, supplements or vitamins). H2 Blockers and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Of over 3500 patients enrolled in the Ibandronate osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Studies, 15% used anti-peptic agents (primarily H2 blockers and PPIs). Among these patients, the incidence of upper gastrointestinal adverse experiences in the patients treated with Ibandronate was similar to that in placebo-treated patients. Similarly, of over 1600 patients enrolled in a study comparing once-monthly with daily dosing regimens of ibandronate, 14% of patients used anti-peptic agents. Among these patients, the incidence of upper gastrointestinal adverse experiences in the patients treated with Ibandronate 150 mg once monthly was similar to that in patients treated with Ibandronate 2.5 mg once daily. Aspirin/Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) In the large, placebo-controlled osteoporosis Treatment Study, aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were taken by 62% of the 2946 patients. Among aspirin or NSAID users, the incidence of upper gastrointestinal adverse events in patients treated with ibandronate 2.5 mg daily (28.9%) was similar to that in placebo-treated patients (30.7%). Similarly, in the 1-year monthly comparison study, aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were taken by 39% of the 1602 patients. The incidence of upper gastrointestinal events in patients concomitantly taking aspirin or NSAIDs was similar in patients taking ibandronate 2.5 mg daily (21.7%) and 150 mg once monthly (22.0%). However, since aspirin, NSAIDs, and bisphosphonates are all associated with gastrointestinal irritation, caution should be exercised in the concomitant use of aspirin or NSAIDs with Ibandronate. Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Bisphosphonates are known to interfere with the use of bone-imaging agents. Specific studies with ibandronate have not been performed.
Toxicity LD50 = 811 mg/kg (rat, oral), side effects include bronchitis, pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
Organisms Affected Humans and other mammals
Chemical IUPAC Name morpholin-4-yl-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-methanone
Chemical Formula C9H23NO7P2
Molecular Weight 319.229 g/mol
Smiles String CCCCCN(C)CCC(O)(P(=O)(O)O)P(=O)(O)O
Melting Point Not Available
Water Solubility Not Available
State Solid
LogP/Hphobicity Not Available
Isoelectric Point Not Available
Biotransformation No evidence of ibandronate being metabolized in humans
Half Life 10-60 hours
Protein Binding [%] 91-99%
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Drug Reference http://www.drugs.com/cons/Ibandronate.html
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/boniva.htm
Drug Type Approved Drug
Accession No APRD00231
CAS Registry Number 138926-19-9
KEGG Compound ID Not Available
PubChem ID CID:60852
PharmGKB ID PA10270
SwissProt ID Not Available
GenBank ID Not Available
Drug ID Number [DIN] 2232770

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