Ibandronic acid (INN) or ibandronate sodium (USAN) marketed under the trade names Boniva® in the USA Bondronat® in Europe Bonviva® in Asia and ADRONiL by Searle in Pakistan. Ibandronate is a potent bisphosphonate drug used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.It may also be used to treat hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels). Global sales in 2008 were 1.1B CHF ($1.0B USD at 01/01/2009 exchange rates).
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