Aminobisphosphonate that is a potent inhibitor of BONE RESORPTION. It is used in the treatment of HYPERCALCEMIA associated with malignancy, for the prevention of fracture and bone complications in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases, and for the treatment and prevention of POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS.
Also Known As:
Boniva; (1-Hydroxy-3-(methylpentylamino)propylidene)bisphosphonate; 1-Hydroxy-3-(methylpentylamino)propylidenebisphosphonate; BM 21.0955; BM 210955; BM-21.0955; BM-210955; Bondronat; Bonviva; Ibandronate; Ibandronate Sodium; Ibandronate Sodium Anhydrous; Ibandronic Acid, Sodium Salt, Monohydrate; RPR 102289A; RPR-102289A; BM21.0955; BM210955; RPR102289A; Phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxy-3-(methylpentylamino)propylidene)bis-