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Ibandronate Pharmacology
Ibandronate is a bisphosphonate that can be used in the management of osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates like ibandronate require a full glass of water for oral administration.
Patients should remain upright for at least 30-60 minutes following taking ibandronate to help reduce the risk of esophagitis.
Osteonecrosis has rarely been associated with bisphosphonates like ibandronate – I’ve discussed a couple of risk factors that may place a patient at higher risk.
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