Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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.