What is BANDRONE 50MG?

Bandrone Tablet is used for Weak and brittle bones in menopausal women, Metastasis of bone due to breast cancer, Weak and brittle bones in menopausal women, High calcium levels in the blood, Metastasis of bone due to breast cancer and other conditions. Bandrone Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Bandrone Tablet contains Ibandronic Acid as an active ingredient.

Bandrone Tablet works by preventing the breakdown of the bones and increasing the density of the bones.

Bandrone Tablet Uses

Bandrone Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions, and symptoms:

• Weak and brittle bones in menopausal women
• Metastasis of bone due to breast cancer
• Weak and brittle bones in menopausal women
• High calcium levels in the blood
• Metastasis of bone due to breast cancer

Bandrone Tablet Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Bandrone Tablet improves the patient’s condition by performing the following functions:

Preventing breakdown of the bones and increasing the density of the bones.

Bandrone Tablet – Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Bandrone Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Headache
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Indigestion
• Pain in bones
• Nausea
• Allergic reactions

Bandrone Tablet – Precautions & How to Use

Before using Bandrone Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Consult your doctor if you have a history of problem with mineral supplements
• Do not eat, drink or take any other medication for the same time
• Do not lie down for about 60 min post having tablet
• Do not take it with fruit juice or mineral water or other drinks
• Swallow the tablet with a glass full of plain water only
• Take the tablet preferably in the morning on an empty stomach or 6 hours post last meal

Bandrone Tablet – Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Bandrone Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Bandrone Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• About to have some dental procedures done
• Allergic reactions
• Digestion issues
• History of kidney disease

Other important Information on Bandrone Tablet

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra doses to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Bandrone Tablet

Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Bandrone Tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with the necessary information.

Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Bandrone Tablet

Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Bandrone Tablet.

Bandrone Tablet – Frequently asked Questions

Is Bandrone Tablet safe to consume or apply when pregnant?

Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.

Is Bandrone Tablet safe while breastfeeding?

Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Can Bandrone Tablet be used for Weak and brittle bones in menopausal women and Metastasis of bone due to breast cancer?

Yes, weak and brittle bones in menopausal women and metastasis of bone due to breast cancer are among the most common reported uses for Bandrone Tablet. Please do not use Bandrone Tablet for weak and brittle bones in menopausal women and metastasis of bone due to breast cancer without consulting first with your doctor. Click here to find out what other patients report as common uses for Bandrone Tablet.

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Bandrone Tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Bandrone Tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.

Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?

Most medicines don’t come with the potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government’s categorizes medicines that can be as addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body’s dependence on medicines without the advice of a doctor.

Can it be stopped immediately or do I have to slowly ween off consumption?

Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.