Beneva

Were you looking for more information about Boniva? Beneva is a common misspelling of Boniva.
 
Boniva® (ibandronate sodium) is a prescription drug approved to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It works by binding to certain cells in bones and slowing down the rate at which they break down. Boniva comes in a tablet form that is taken either daily or once a moth, as well as an injectable form that is given by IV once every three months. Side effects of the medication may include indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea.
 
(Click Boniva to learn more about the effects of Boniva, general dosing guidelines, and warnings and precautions for the drug. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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