ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS. Adverse reactions that appear in other sections of the labeling include: Hypocalcemia and Mineral Metabolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Anaphylactic Reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Tissue Damage Related to Inappropriate Drug Administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Osteonecrosis of the Jaw [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Musculoskeletal Pain [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Atypical Subtrochanteric and Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]. Hypocalcemia and Mineral Metabolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Anaphylactic Reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Tissue Damage Related to Inappropriate Drug Administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Osteonecrosis of the Jaw [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Musculoskeletal Pain [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Atypical Subtrochanteric and Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]. The most frequently reported adverse reactions (>5%) are arthralgia, back pain, and abdominal pain. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. at 1-800-818-4555 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience. Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Quarterly Intravenous Injection In 1-year, double-blind, multicenter study comparing ibandronate sodium injection administered intravenously as mg every months to ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, the overall safety and tolerability profiles of the two dosing regimens were similar. The incidence of serious adverse reactions was 8% in the ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily group and 7.5% in the ibandronate sodium injection mg once every months group. The percentage of patients who withdrew from treatment due to adverse reactions was approximately 6.7% in the ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily group and 8.5% in the ibandronate sodium injection mg every months group. Table lists the adverse reactions reported in greater than 2% of patients.Table Adverse Reactions With an Incidence of at Least 2% in Patients Treated with Ibandronate Sodium Injection (3 mg once every months) or Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) Daily Oral Tablet Body System/Adverse ReactionIbandronate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) Daily (Oral) (n=465)Ibandronate Sodium Injection3 mg every months (Intravenous)% (n=469)Infections and Infestations Influenza 5 Nasopharyngitis 3 Cystitis 2 Gastroenteritis 2 Urinary Tract Infection 3 Bronchitis 2 Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 1 Gastrointestinal Disorders Abdominal PainCombination of abdominal pain and abdominal pain upper 5 Dyspepsia 4 Nausea 2 Constipation 3 Diarrhea 3 Gastritis 2 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Arthralgia 10 Back Pain 7 Localized Osteoarthritis 2 Pain in Extremity 3 Myalgia 3 Nervous System Disorders Dizziness 2 Headache 4 Psychiatric Disorders Insomnia 1 Depression 1 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Influenza-like IllnessCombination of influenza-like illness and acute phase reaction 5 Fatigue 3 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders RashCombination of rash, rash pruritic, rash macular, dermatitis, dermatitis allergic, exanthema, erythema, rash papular, rash generalized, dermatitis medicamentosa, rash erythematous 2 Acute Phase Reaction-like Events Symptoms consistent with acute phase reaction (APR) have been reported with intravenous bisphosphonate use. The overall incidence of patients with APR-like events was higher in the intravenous treatment group (4% in the ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet group vs. 10% in the ibandronate sodium injection mg once every months group). These incidence rates are based upon reporting of any of 33 potential APR-like symptoms within days of an intravenous dose and lasting days or less. In most cases, no specific treatment was required and the symptoms subsided within 24 to 48 hours. Injection Site Reactions Local reactions at the injection site, such as redness or swelling, were observed at higher incidence in patients treated with ibandronate sodium injection mg every months (1.7%; 8/469) than in patients treated with placebo injections (0.2%; 1/465). In most cases, the reaction was of mild to moderate severity. Daily Oral Tablet The safety of ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) once daily in the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis was assessed in 3,577 patients aged 41 to 82 years. The duration of the trials was to years, with 1,134 patients exposed to placebo and 1,140 exposed to ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate). Patients with preexisting gastrointestinal disease and concomitant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, proton pump inhibitors and H2 antagonists were included in these clinical trials. All patients received 500 mg calcium plus 400 international units vitamin supplementation daily. The incidence of all-cause mortality was 1% in the placebo group and 1.2% in the ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily group. The incidence of serious adverse reactions was 20% in the placebo group and 23% in the ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet group. The percentage of patients who withdrew from treatment due to adverse reactions was approximately 17% in both the placebo group and the ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet group. Table lists adverse reactions from the Treatment and Prevention Studies reported in greater than or equal to 2% of patients and in more patients treated with ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet than patients treated with placebo. Table Adverse Reactions Occurring at an Incidence greater than or equal to 2% and in More Patients Treated with Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) Daily Oral Tablet than in Patients Treated with Placebo in the Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Studies Body System Placebo (n=1,134)Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily (n=1,140)Body as Whole Back Pain 12 14 Pain in Extremity 8 Asthenia 4 Allergic Reaction 3 Digestive System Dyspepsia 10 12 Diarrhea 7 Tooth Disorder 4 Vomiting 3 Gastritis 2 Musculoskeletal System Myalgia 6 Joint Disorder 4 Arthritis 3 Nervous System Headache 7 Dizziness 4 Vertigo 3 Respiratory System Upper Respiratory Infection 33 34 Bronchitis 10 Pneumonia 6 Pharyngitis 3 Urogenital System Urinary Tract Infection 6 Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions The incidence of selected gastrointestinal adverse reactions in the placebo and ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily groups were: dyspepsia (10% vs. 12%), diarrhea (5% vs. 7%), and abdominal pain (5% vs. 6%). Musculoskeletal Adverse Reactions The incidence of selected musculoskeletal adverse reactions in the placebo and ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily groups were: back pain (12% vs. 14%), arthralgia (14% vs. 14%) and myalgia (5% vs. 6%). 6.2 Postmarketing Experience. The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of ibandronate sodium injection. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish causal relationship to drug exposure. Hypersensitivity: Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis with fatalities, angioedema, asthma exacerbation, bronchospasm, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, and dermatitis bullous [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Hypocalcemia: Hypocalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Renal Toxicity: Acute renal failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Osteonecrosis of the jaw [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. Musculoskeletal Pain: Bone, joint, or muscle pain (musculoskeletal pain), described as severe or incapacitating [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. Atypical Femoral Shaft Fracture: Atypical, low-energy, or low-trauma fractures of the femoral shaft [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]. Eye Inflammation: Iritis and uveitis. In some cases with other bisphosphonates, these events did not resolve until the bisphosphonate was discontinued.

CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY SECTION.

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility. Carcinogenesis In 104-week carcinogenicity study, doses of 3, 7, or 15 mg/kg/day were administered by oral gavage to Wistar rats (systemic exposures in males and females up to and times, respectively, human exposure). There were no significant drug-related tumor findings in male or female rats. In 78-week carcinogenicity study, doses of 5, 20, or 40 mg/kg/day were administered by oral gavage to NMRI mice (exposures in males and females up to 96 and 14 times, respectively, human exposure). There were no significant drug-related tumor findings in male or female mice. In 90-week carcinogenicity study, doses of 5, 20, or 80 mg/kg/day were administered in the drinking water to NMRI mice. dose-related increased incidence of adrenal subcapsular adenoma/carcinoma was observed in female mice, which was statistically significant at 80 mg/kg/day (32 to 51 times human exposure). The relevance of these findings to humans is unknown.Exposure multiples comparing human and rodent doses were calculated using human exposure at the recommended intravenous dose of mg every months, based on cumulative AUC comparison.Mutagenesis There was no evidence for mutagenic or clastogenic potential of ibandronate in the following assays: in vitro bacterial mutagenesis assay in Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli (Ames test), mammalian cell mutagenesis assay in Chinese hamster V79 cells, and chromosomal aberration test in human peripheral lymphocytes, each with and without metabolic activation. Ibandronate was not genotoxic in the in vivo mouse micronucleus tests for chromosomal damage. Impairment of Fertility In female rats treated from 14 days prior to mating through gestation, decreases in fertility, corpora lutea and implantation sites, and increased preimplantation loss were observed at an intravenous dose of 1.2 mg/kg/day (117 times human exposure). In male rats treated for 28 days prior to mating, decrease in sperm production and altered sperm morphology were observed at intravenous doses greater than or equal to 0.3 mg/kg/day (greater than or equal to 40 times human exposure). Exposure multiples comparing human and rat doses were calculated using human exposure at the recommended intravenous dose of mg every months, based on cumulative AUC comparison.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION.

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY. 12.1 Mechanism of Action. The action of ibandronate on bone is based on its affinity for hydroxyapatite, which is part of the mineral matrix of bone. Ibandronate inhibits osteoclast activity and reduces bone resorption and turnover. In postmenopausal women, it reduces the elevated rate of bone turnover, leading to, on average, net gain in bone mass.. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics. In studies of postmenopausal women, ibandronate sodium injection at doses of 0.5 mg to mg produced biochemical changes indicative of inhibition of bone resorption, including decreases of biochemical markers of bone collagen degradation (cross-linked C-telopeptide of Type collagen [CTX]). Changes in markers of bone formation (osteocalcin) were observed later than changes in resorption markers, as expected, due to the coupled nature of bone resorption and formation. Year results from an efficacy and safety study comparing ibandronate sodium injection mg every months and ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet demonstrated that both dosing regimens significantly suppressed serum CTX levels at Months 3, 6, and 12. The median pre-dose or trough serum CTX levels in the intent-to-treat population reached nadir of 57% (ibandronate sodium injection) and 62% (ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate)) below baseline values by Month 6, and remained stable at Month 12 of treatment.. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics. Distribution Area under the serum ibandronate concentrations versus time curve increases in dose proportional manner after administration of mg to mg by intravenous injection. After administration, ibandronate either rapidly binds to bone or is excreted into urine. In humans, the apparent terminal volume of distribution is at least 90 L, and the amount of dose removed from the circulation into the bone is estimated to be 40% to 50% of the circulating dose. In one study, in vitro protein binding in human serum was approximately 86% over an ibandronate concentration range of 20 to 2,000 ng/mL (approximate range of maximum serum ibandronate concentrations upon intravenous bolus administration). Metabolism There is no evidence that ibandronate is metabolized in humans. Ibandronate does not inhibit human P450 1A2, 2A6, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, 2E1, and 3A4 isozymes in vitro. Ibandronate does not undergo hepatic metabolism and does not inhibit the hepatic cytochrome P450 system. Ibandronate is eliminated by renal excretion. Based on rat study, the ibandronate secretory pathway does not appear to include known acidic or basic transport systems involved in the excretion of other drugs. Elimination The portion of ibandronate that is not removed from the circulation via bone absorption is eliminated unchanged by the kidney (approximately 50% to 60% of the administered intravenous dose). The plasma elimination of ibandronate is multiphasic. Its renal clearance and distribution into bone accounts for rapid and early decline in plasma concentrations, reaching 10% of Cmax within or hours after intravenous or oral administration, respectively. This is followed by slower clearance phase as ibandronate redistributes back into the blood from bone. The observed apparent terminal half-life for ibandronate is generally dependent on the dose studied and on assay sensitivity. The observed apparent terminal half-life for intravenous and mg ibandronate after hours of infusion ranges from 4.6 to 15.3 hours and to 25.5 hours, respectively. Following intravenous administration, total clearance of ibandronate is low, with average values in the range 84 to 160 mL/min. Renal clearance (about 60 mL/min in healthy postmenopausal women) accounts for 50% to 60% of total clearance and is related to creatinine clearance. The difference between the apparent total and renal clearances likely reflects bone uptake of the drug. Pharmacokinetics in Specific Populations PediatricsThe pharmacokinetics of ibandronate have not been studied in patients less than 18 years of age. GenderThe pharmacokinetics of ibandronate are similar in both men and women.Geriatric Since ibandronate is not known to be metabolized, the only difference in ibandronate elimination for geriatric patients versus younger patients is expected to relate to progressive age-related changes in renal function [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5)]. Race Pharmacokinetic differences due to race have not been studied. Renal Impairment Renal clearance of ibandronate in patients with various degrees of renal impairment is linearly related to creatinine clearance (CLcr). Following single dose of 0.5 mg ibandronate by intravenous administration, patients with creatinine clearance 40 to 70 mL/min had 55% higher exposure (AUC) than the exposure observed in patients with creatinine clearance higher than 90 mL/min. Patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min) had more than two-fold increase in exposure compared to the exposure for patients with creatinine clearance equal to or higher than 80 mL/min [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)]. Hepatic Impairment No studies have been performed to assess the pharmacokinetics of ibandronate in patients with hepatic impairment since ibandronate is not metabolized in the human liver. Drug Interaction Melphalan/Prednisolone pharmacokinetic interaction study in multiple myeloma patients demonstrated that intravenous melphalan (10 mg/m2) and oral prednisolone (60 mg/m2) did not interact with mg ibandronate upon intravenous coadministration. Ibandronate did not interact with melphalan or prednisolone. Tamoxifen pharmacokinetic interaction study in healthy postmenopausal women demonstrated that there was no interaction between oral 30 mg tamoxifen and intravenous mg ibandronate.

CLINICAL STUDIES SECTION.

14 CLINICAL STUDIES. 14.1 Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Quarterly Intravenous Injection The effectiveness and safety of ibandronate sodium injection mg once every months were demonstrated in randomized, double-blind, multinational, noninferiority study in 1,358 women with postmenopausal osteoporosis (L2 to L4 lumbar spine BMD, T-score below -2.5 SD at baseline). The control group received ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablets. The primary efficacy parameter was the relative change from baseline to year of treatment in lumbar spine BMD, which was compared between the intravenous injection and the daily oral treatment groups. All patients received 400 international units vitamin and 500 mg calcium supplementation per day. Effect on BMD In the intent-to-treat (ITT) efficacy analysis, the least-squares mean increase at year in lumbar spine BMD in patients (n=429) treated with ibandronate sodium injection mg once every months (4.5%) was statistically superior to that in patients (n=434) treated with daily oral tablets (3.5%). The mean difference between groups was 1.1% (95% confidence interval: 0.5%, 1.6%; p<0.001; see Figure 1). The mean increase from baseline in total hip BMD at year was 2.1% in the ibandronate sodium injection mg once every months group and 1.5% in the ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet group. Consistently higher BMD increases at the femoral neck and trochanter were also observed following ibandronate sodium injection mg once every months compared to ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet. Bone Histology The histological analysis of bone biopsies after 22 months of treatment with mg intravenous ibandronate every months (n=30) or 23 months of treatment with mg intravenous ibandronate every months (n=27) in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis showed bone of normal quality and no indication of mineralization defect. Daily Oral Tablets The effectiveness and safety of ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablets were demonstrated in randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multinational study (Treatment Study) of 2,946 women aged 55 to 80 years, who were on average 21 years postmenopause, who had lumbar spine BMD to SD below the premenopausal mean (T--score) in at least one vertebra [L1 to L4], and who had one to four prevalent vertebral fractures. Ibandronate sodium was evaluated at oral doses of 2.5 mg daily and 20 mg intermittently. The main outcome measure was the occurrence of new radiographically diagnosed, vertebral fractures after years of treatment. The diagnosis of an incident vertebral fracture was based on both qualitative diagnosis by the radiologist and quantitative morphometric criterion. The morphometric criterion required the dual occurrence of two events: relative height ratio or relative height reduction in vertebral body of at least 20%, together with at least 4 mm absolute decrease in height. All women received 400 international units vitamin and 500 mg calcium supplementation per day. Effect on Vertebral Fracture Ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet significantly reduced the incidence of new vertebral fractures compared to placebo. Over the course of the 3-year study, the risk for new vertebral fracture was 9.6% in the placebo-treated women and 4.7% in the women treated with ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet (p<0.001) (see Table 3).Table Effect of Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) Daily Oral Tablet on the Incidence of Vertebral Fracture in the 3-Year Osteoporosis Treatment StudyThe endpoint value is the value at the studys last time point, years, for all patients who had fracture identified at that time; otherwise, the last postbaseline value prior to the studys last time point is used. Proportion of Patients with Fracture (%)Placebo n=975Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) Daily n=977Absolute Risk Reduction (%) 95% CIRelative Risk Reduction (%) 95% CINew Vertebral Fracture to Year 9.6 4.7 4.9 (2.3, 7.4) 52p=0.0003 vs. placebo (29, 68) New and Worsening Vertebral FractureWorsening vertebral fracture defined as new fracture in vertebral body with prevalent fracture to Year 10.4 5.1 5.3(2.6, 7.9) 52 (30, 67) Clinical (Symptomatic) Vertebral Fracture to Year 5.3 2.8 2.5 (0.6, 4.5) 49 (14, 69) Effect on Nonvertebral Fractures Ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily did not reduce the incidence of nonvertebral fractures (secondary efficacy measure). There was similar number of nonvertebral osteoporotic fractures at years reported in women treated with ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet [9.1%, (95% CI: 7.1%, 11.1%)] and placebo [8.2%, (95% CI: 6.3%, 10.2%)]. The two treatment groups were also similar with regard to the number of fractures reported at the individual non-vertebral sites: pelvis, femur, wrist, forearm, rib, and hip. Effect on BMD Ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet significantly increased BMD at the lumbar spine and hip relative to treatment with placebo. In the 3-year osteoporosis treatment study, ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet produced increases in lumbar spine BMD that were progressive over years of treatment and were statistically significant relative to placebo at months and at all later time points. Lumbar spine BMD increased by 6.4% after years of treatment with ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet compared with 1.4% in the placebo group (p<0.0001). Table displays the significant increases in BMD seen at the lumbar spine, total hip, femoral neck, and trochanter compared to placebo.Table Mean Percent Change in BMD from Baseline to Endpoint in Patients Treated with Ibandronate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) Daily Oral Tablet or Placebo in the 3-Year Osteoporosis Treatment StudyThe endpoint value is the value at the studys last time point, years, for all patients who had BMD measured at that time; otherwise the last postbaseline value prior to the studys last time point is used PlaceboIbandronate Sodium Tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate)Lumbar Spine 1.4 (n=693) 6.4 (n=712) Total Hip -0.7 (n=638) 3.1 (n=654) Femoral Neck -0.7 (n=683) 2.6 (n=699) Trochanter 0.2 (n=683) 5.3 (n=699) Bone Histology The effects of ibandronate sodium tablets 2.5 mg (ibandronate) daily oral tablet on bone histology were evaluated in iliac crest biopsies from 16 women after 22 months of treatment and 20 women after 34 months of treatment. The histological analysis of bone biopsies showed bone of normal quality and no indication of osteomalacia or mineralization defect.. ibandronate-fig1.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION. mg every months administered intravenously over period of 15 to 30 seconds (2.2)Dosing Instructions: Only administer intravenously by health care professional. (2.1)Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions or other intravenously administered drugs. (2.1)Do not administer more frequently than once every months. (2.2) Instruct patients to take supplemental calcium and vitamin if dietary intake is inadequate 3 mg every months administered intravenously over period of 15 to 30 seconds (2.2). Dosing Instructions: Only administer intravenously by health care professional. (2.1)Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions or other intravenously administered drugs. (2.1)Do not administer more frequently than once every months. (2.2) Only administer intravenously by health care professional. (2.1). Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions or other intravenously administered drugs. (2.1). Do not administer more frequently than once every months. (2.2) Instruct patients to take supplemental calcium and vitamin if dietary intake is inadequate 2.1 Important Administration Instructions. Ibandronate sodium injection must be administered intravenously only by health care professional. Care must be taken not to administer intra-arterially or paravenously as this could lead to tissue damage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].Appropriate medical support and monitoring measures should be readily available when ibandronate sodium injection is administered. If anaphylactic or other severe hypersensitivity/allergic reactions occur, immediately discontinue the injection and initiate appropriate treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].Visually inspect the liquid in the vial for particulate matter and discoloration before administration. Do not use vials with particulate matter or discoloration.Discard any unused portion.Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions or other intravenously administered drugs.Vials are for single use only.. Appropriate medical support and monitoring measures should be readily available when ibandronate sodium injection is administered. If anaphylactic or other severe hypersensitivity/allergic reactions occur, immediately discontinue the injection and initiate appropriate treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].. Visually inspect the liquid in the vial for particulate matter and discoloration before administration. Do not use vials with particulate matter or discoloration.. Discard any unused portion.. Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions or other intravenously administered drugs.. Vials are for single use only.. 2.2 Dosage Information. The recommended dose of ibandronate sodium injection for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis is mg every months administered intravenously over period of 15 to 30 seconds. Do not administer more frequently than once every months. 2.3 Laboratory Testing and Oral Examination Prior to Administration. Prior to administration of each dose obtain serum creatinine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Given that bisphosphonates have been associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), perform routine oral examination prior to administration of ibandronate sodium injection.. 2.4 Calcium and Vitamin Supplementation. Instruct patients to take supplemental calcium and vitamin if their dietary intake is inadequate. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].. 2.5 Dosing After Missed Dose. If the dose is missed, administer as soon as it can be re-scheduled. Thereafter, ibandronate sodium injection should be scheduled every months from the date of the last injection.. 2.6 Dosage Modifications in Patients with Renal Impairment. Do not administer to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/minute) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 30 mL/min) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION.

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. See FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide) Inform patients that ibandronate sodium injection must be administered intravenously by health care professional. Patients should be instructed to read the Medication Guide carefully before ibandronate sodium injection is administered and to re--read it each time the prescription is renewed because it contains important information the patient should know about ibandronate sodium injection. Inform patients that ibandronate sodium injection is administered once every months. If the dose is missed, the injection should be administered as soon as it can be rescheduled. Thereafter, injections should be scheduled every months from the date of the last injection. Do not administer ibandronate sodium injection more frequently than once every months. Inform patients that they should take supplemental calcium and vitamin if their dietary intake is inadequate [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Inform patients ibandronate sodium injection should not be administered to patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min. serum creatinine should be measured prior to each dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Inform patients that the most common side effects of ibandronate sodium injection include arthralgia, back pain, hypertension, and abdominal pain. Flu-like symptoms (acute phase reaction) may occur within days following infusion, and usually subside within 24 to 48 hours without specific therapy. Inform patients that there have been reports of persistent pain and/or non-healing sore of the mouth or jaw, primarily in patients treated with bisphosphonates for other illnesses. If they experience these symptoms, they should inform their physician or dentist. Inform patients that severe bone, joint, and/or muscle pain have been reported in patients taking bisphosphonates, including ibandronate sodium injection. Patients should report severe symptoms if they develop. Inform patients that atypical femur fractures in patients on bisphosphonate therapy have been reported. Patients should report new thigh or groin pain and undergo evaluation to rule out femoral fracture.

NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY SECTION.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY. 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility. Carcinogenesis In 104-week carcinogenicity study, doses of 3, 7, or 15 mg/kg/day were administered by oral gavage to Wistar rats (systemic exposures in males and females up to and times, respectively, human exposure). There were no significant drug-related tumor findings in male or female rats. In 78-week carcinogenicity study, doses of 5, 20, or 40 mg/kg/day were administered by oral gavage to NMRI mice (exposures in males and females up to 96 and 14 times, respectively, human exposure). There were no significant drug-related tumor findings in male or female mice. In 90-week carcinogenicity study, doses of 5, 20, or 80 mg/kg/day were administered in the drinking water to NMRI mice. dose-related increased incidence of adrenal subcapsular adenoma/carcinoma was observed in female mice, which was statistically significant at 80 mg/kg/day (32 to 51 times human exposure). The relevance of these findings to humans is unknown.Exposure multiples comparing human and rodent doses were calculated using human exposure at the recommended intravenous dose of mg every months, based on cumulative AUC comparison.Mutagenesis There was no evidence for mutagenic or clastogenic potential of ibandronate in the following assays: in vitro bacterial mutagenesis assay in Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli (Ames test), mammalian cell mutagenesis assay in Chinese hamster V79 cells, and chromosomal aberration test in human peripheral lymphocytes, each with and without metabolic activation. Ibandronate was not genotoxic in the in vivo mouse micronucleus tests for chromosomal damage. Impairment of Fertility In female rats treated from 14 days prior to mating through gestation, decreases in fertility, corpora lutea and implantation sites, and increased preimplantation loss were observed at an intravenous dose of 1.2 mg/kg/day (117 times human exposure). In male rats treated for 28 days prior to mating, decrease in sperm production and altered sperm morphology were observed at intravenous doses greater than or equal to 0.3 mg/kg/day (greater than or equal to 40 times human exposure). Exposure multiples comparing human and rat doses were calculated using human exposure at the recommended intravenous dose of mg every months, based on cumulative AUC comparison.. 13.2 Animal Pharmacology. Animal studies have shown that ibandronate is an inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. In the Schenk assay in growing rats, ibandronate inhibited bone resorption and increased bone volume, based on histologic examination of the tibial metaphyses. There was no evidence of impaired mineralization at the highest dose of mg/kg/day (subcutaneously), which is 1,000 times the lowest antiresorptive dose of 0.005 mg/kg/day in this model, and 5,000 times the optimal antiresorptive dose of 0.001 mg/kg/day in the aged ovariectomized rat. This indicates that ibandronate sodium injection administered at therapeutic dose is unlikely to induce osteomalacia. Long-term daily or intermittent administration of ibandronate to ovariectomized rats or monkeys was associated with suppression of bone turnover and increases in bone mass. Vertebral BMD, trabecular density, and biomechanical strength were increased dose-dependently in rats and monkeys, at doses up to to times the human intravenous dose of mg every months, based on cumulative dose normalized for body surface area (mg/m2) and AUC comparison, respectively. Ibandronate maintained the positive correlation between bone mass and strength at the ulna and femoral neck. New bone formed in the presence of ibandronate had normal histologic structure and did not show mineralization defects.

PHARMACOKINETICS SECTION.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics. Distribution Area under the serum ibandronate concentrations versus time curve increases in dose proportional manner after administration of mg to mg by intravenous injection. After administration, ibandronate either rapidly binds to bone or is excreted into urine. In humans, the apparent terminal volume of distribution is at least 90 L, and the amount of dose removed from the circulation into the bone is estimated to be 40% to 50% of the circulating dose. In one study, in vitro protein binding in human serum was approximately 86% over an ibandronate concentration range of 20 to 2,000 ng/mL (approximate range of maximum serum ibandronate concentrations upon intravenous bolus administration). Metabolism There is no evidence that ibandronate is metabolized in humans. Ibandronate does not inhibit human P450 1A2, 2A6, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, 2E1, and 3A4 isozymes in vitro. Ibandronate does not undergo hepatic metabolism and does not inhibit the hepatic cytochrome P450 system. Ibandronate is eliminated by renal excretion. Based on rat study, the ibandronate secretory pathway does not appear to include known acidic or basic transport systems involved in the excretion of other drugs. Elimination The portion of ibandronate that is not removed from the circulation via bone absorption is eliminated unchanged by the kidney (approximately 50% to 60% of the administered intravenous dose). The plasma elimination of ibandronate is multiphasic. Its renal clearance and distribution into bone accounts for rapid and early decline in plasma concentrations, reaching 10% of Cmax within or hours after intravenous or oral administration, respectively. This is followed by slower clearance phase as ibandronate redistributes back into the blood from bone. The observed apparent terminal half-life for ibandronate is generally dependent on the dose studied and on assay sensitivity. The observed apparent terminal half-life for intravenous and mg ibandronate after hours of infusion ranges from 4.6 to 15.3 hours and to 25.5 hours, respectively. Following intravenous administration, total clearance of ibandronate is low, with average values in the range 84 to 160 mL/min. Renal clearance (about 60 mL/min in healthy postmenopausal women) accounts for 50% to 60% of total clearance and is related to creatinine clearance. The difference between the apparent total and renal clearances likely reflects bone uptake of the drug. Pharmacokinetics in Specific Populations PediatricsThe pharmacokinetics of ibandronate have not been studied in patients less than 18 years of age. GenderThe pharmacokinetics of ibandronate are similar in both men and women.Geriatric Since ibandronate is not known to be metabolized, the only difference in ibandronate elimination for geriatric patients versus younger patients is expected to relate to progressive age-related changes in renal function [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5)]. Race Pharmacokinetic differences due to race have not been studied. Renal Impairment Renal clearance of ibandronate in patients with various degrees of renal impairment is linearly related to creatinine clearance (CLcr). Following single dose of 0.5 mg ibandronate by intravenous administration, patients with creatinine clearance 40 to 70 mL/min had 55% higher exposure (AUC) than the exposure observed in patients with creatinine clearance higher than 90 mL/min. Patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min) had more than two-fold increase in exposure compared to the exposure for patients with creatinine clearance equal to or higher than 80 mL/min [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)]. Hepatic Impairment No studies have been performed to assess the pharmacokinetics of ibandronate in patients with hepatic impairment since ibandronate is not metabolized in the human liver. Drug Interaction Melphalan/Prednisolone pharmacokinetic interaction study in multiple myeloma patients demonstrated that intravenous melphalan (10 mg/m2) and oral prednisolone (60 mg/m2) did not interact with mg ibandronate upon intravenous coadministration. Ibandronate did not interact with melphalan or prednisolone. Tamoxifen pharmacokinetic interaction study in healthy postmenopausal women demonstrated that there was no interaction between oral 30 mg tamoxifen and intravenous mg ibandronate.

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8.1 Pregnancy. Pregnancy Category C: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Ibandronate sodium injection should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Bisphosphonates are incorporated into the bone matrix, from where they are gradually released over periods of weeks to years. The extent of bisphosphonate incorporation into adult bone, and hence, the amount available for release back into the systemic circulation, is directly related to the total dose and duration of bisphosphonate use. Although there are no data on fetal risk in humans, bisphosphonates do cause fetal harm in animals, and animal data suggest that uptake of bisphosphonates into fetal bone is greater than into maternal bone. Therefore, there is theoretical risk of fetal harm (e.g., skeletal and other abnormalities) if woman becomes pregnant after completing course of bisphosphonate therapy. The impact of variables such as time between cessation of bisphosphonate therapy to conception, the particular bisphosphonate used, and the route of administration (intravenous versus oral) on this risk has not been established. In pregnant rats given intravenous doses greater than or equal to times human exposure from Day 17 post--coitum until Day 20 post-partum, ibandronate treatment resulted in dystocia, maternal mortality, and early postnatal pup loss in all dose groups. Reduced body weight at birth was observed at greater than or equal to times the human exposure. Pups exhibited abnormal odontogeny that decreased food consumption and body weight gain at greater than or equal to 18 times human exposure. Periparturient mortality has also been observed with other bisphosphonates and appears to be class effect related to inhibition of skeletal calcium mobilization resulting in hypocalcemia and dystocia. Exposure of pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in an increased fetal incidence of RPU (renal pelvis ureter) syndrome at an intravenous dose greater than or equal to 47 times human exposure. In this spontaneous delivery study, dystocia was counteracted by perinatal calcium supplementation. In rat studies with intravenous dosing during gestation, fetal weight and pup growth were reduced at doses greater than or equal to times human exposure. In pregnant rabbits given intravenous doses during the period of organogenesis, maternal mortality, reduced maternal body weight gain, decreased litter size due to increased resorption rate, and decreased fetal weight were observed at 19 times the recommended human intravenous dose. Exposure multiples for the rat studies were calculated using human exposure at the recommended intravenous dose of mg every months and were based on cumulative area under the time-concentration (AUC) comparison. Exposure multiples for the rabbit study were calculated for the recommended human intravenous dose of mg every months and were based on cumulative dose/[body surface area] comparison. Doses in pregnant animals were 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, 0.3, 0.5 or mg/kg/day in rats, and 0.03, 0.07, or 0.2 mg/kg/day in rabbits.

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MEDICATION GUIDE. Ibandronate Sodium (eye-BAN-droe-nate SOE-dee-um)Injection for intravenous use Read the Medication Guide that comes with ibandronate sodium injection before you start taking it and each time you get refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about ibandronate sodium injection. What is the most important information should know about ibandronate sodium injection Ibandronate sodium injection is given in your vein (intravenously) and only given by healthcare provider. Do not give ibandronate sodium injection to yourself. Ibandronate sodium injection may cause serious side effects including: Low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia) Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction) Severe kidney problems Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis) Bone, joint or muscle pain Unusual thigh bone fractures 1. Low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia). Ibandronate sodium injection may lower the calcium levels in your blood. If you have low blood calcium before you start taking ibandronate sodium injection, it may get worse during treatment. Your low blood calcium must be treated before you receive ibandronate sodium injection. Most people with low blood calcium levels do not have symptoms, but some people may have symptoms. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of low blood calcium such as: Spasms, twitches, or cramps in your muscles Numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth Your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin to help prevent low calcium levels in your blood, while you receive ibandronate sodium injection. Take calcium and vitamin as your doctor tells you to. 2. Severe allergic reactions. Some people who received ibandronate sodium injection had severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reactions) that led to death. Get medical help right away if you have any of the symptoms of serious allergic reaction such as: Swelling of your face, lips, mouth or tongueTrouble breathing Wheezing Severe itching Skin rash, redness or swelling Dizziness or faintingFast heartbeat or pounding in your chest Sweating 3. Severe kidney problems. Severe kidney problems, including kidney failure, may happen when you receive ibandronate sodium injection. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your kidneys before you receive each dose of ibandronate sodium injection. 4. Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis). Severe jaw bone problems may happen when you receive ibandronate sodium injection. Your doctor may examine your mouth before you start ibandronate sodium injection. Your doctor may tell you to see your dentist before you start ibandronate sodium injection. It is important for you to practice good mouth care during treatment with ibandronate sodium injection. 5. Bone, joint, or muscle pain. Some people who receive ibandronate sodium injection develop severe bone, joint, or muscle pain. 6. Unusual thigh bone fractures. Some people have developed unusual fractures in their thigh bone. Symptoms of fracture may include new or unusual pain in your hip, groin, or thigh. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects. What is ibandronate sodium injection Ibandronate sodium injection is prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause. Ibandronate sodium injection helps increase bone mass and helps reduce the chance of having spinal fracture (break). It is not known how long ibandronate sodium injection works for the treatment of osteoporosis. You should see your doctor regularly to determine if ibandronate sodium injection is still right for you. It is not known if ibandronate sodium injection is safe and effective in children.Who should not receive ibandronate sodium injection Do not receive ibandronate sodium injection if you: Have low levels of calcium in your blood Are allergic to ibandronate sodium or any of the ingredients in ibandronate sodium injection. See the end of this leaflet for complete list of ingredients in ibandronate sodium injection. What should tell my healthcare provider before receiving ibandronate sodium injection Before you receive ibandronate sodium injection, tell your doctor if you: Have low blood calcium Plan to have dental surgery or teeth removed Have kidney problems or other problems that may affect your kidneys Have been told you have trouble absorbing minerals in your stomach or intestines (malabsorption syndrome) Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ibandronate sodium injection can harm your unborn baby. Are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known if ibandronate passes into your milk and may harm your baby. Tell your doctor and dentist about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep list of them and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist each time you get new medicine.How should receive ibandronate sodium injection Ibandronate sodium injection is given time every months by healthcare provider. If you miss dose of ibandronate sodium injection, call your doctor or healthcare provider to schedule your next dose.What are the possible side effects of ibandronate sodium injection Ibandronate sodium injection may cause serious side effects. See What is the most important information should know about ibandronate sodium injection The most common side effects of ibandronate sodium injection include: Pain in your bones, joints or muscles Back pain Abdominal pain Flu-like symptoms may happen within days after you receive ibandronate sodium injection. Symptoms include: fever chills bone, joint, or muscle pain fatigue If you have flu-like symptoms, they should get better within 24 to 48 hours. Some people have pain or sore that will not heal in their mouth or jaw while they receive ibandronate sodium injection. Tell your doctor or dentist if you have mouth or jaw problems. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.These are not all the possible side effects of ibandronate sodium injection. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088How should store ibandronate sodium injection if need to pick it up from pharmacy Store ibandronate sodium injection at 20 to 25C (68 to 77F); excursions permitted between 15 and 30C (59 and 86F). Keep ibandronate sodium injection and all medicines out of the reach of children. General information about the safe and effective use of ibandronate sodium injection. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in Medication Guide. Do not use ibandronate sodium injection for condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ibandronate sodium injection to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about ibandronate sodium injection. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about ibandronate sodium injection that is written for health professionals. For more information, call 1-800-818-4555.What are the ingredients in ibandronate sodium injection Active ingredient: ibandronate sodium Inactive ingredients: sodium chloride, glacial acetic acid, sodium acetate trihydrate and water for injectionThis Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Distributed by:Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Cranbury, NJ 08512Manufactured by:Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LimitedHalol-Baroda Highway,Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India.ISS: 05/2015PJPI0213B. Low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia) Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction) Severe kidney problems Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis) Bone, joint or muscle pain Unusual thigh bone fractures Spasms, twitches, or cramps in your muscles Numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth Swelling of your face, lips, mouth or tongue. Trouble breathing Wheezing Severe itching Skin rash, redness or swelling Dizziness or fainting. Fast heartbeat or pounding in your chest Sweating Have low levels of calcium in your blood Are allergic to ibandronate sodium or any of the ingredients in ibandronate sodium injection. See the end of this leaflet for complete list of ingredients in ibandronate sodium injection. Have low blood calcium Plan to have dental surgery or teeth removed Have kidney problems or other problems that may affect your kidneys Have been told you have trouble absorbing minerals in your stomach or intestines (malabsorption syndrome) Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ibandronate sodium injection can harm your unborn baby. Are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known if ibandronate passes into your milk and may harm your baby. Ibandronate sodium injection is given time every months by healthcare provider. If you miss dose of ibandronate sodium injection, call your doctor or healthcare provider to schedule your next dose.. See What is the most important information should know about ibandronate sodium injection . Pain in your bones, joints or muscles Back pain Abdominal pain Flu-like symptoms may happen within days after you receive ibandronate sodium injection. Symptoms include: fever chills bone, joint, or muscle pain fatigue fever chills bone, joint, or muscle pain fatigue Store ibandronate sodium injection at 20 to 25C (68 to 77F); excursions permitted between 15 and 30C (59 and 86F).

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS. 8.1 Pregnancy. Pregnancy Category C: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Ibandronate sodium injection should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Bisphosphonates are incorporated into the bone matrix, from where they are gradually released over periods of weeks to years. The extent of bisphosphonate incorporation into adult bone, and hence, the amount available for release back into the systemic circulation, is directly related to the total dose and duration of bisphosphonate use. Although there are no data on fetal risk in humans, bisphosphonates do cause fetal harm in animals, and animal data suggest that uptake of bisphosphonates into fetal bone is greater than into maternal bone. Therefore, there is theoretical risk of fetal harm (e.g., skeletal and other abnormalities) if woman becomes pregnant after completing course of bisphosphonate therapy. The impact of variables such as time between cessation of bisphosphonate therapy to conception, the particular bisphosphonate used, and the route of administration (intravenous versus oral) on this risk has not been established. In pregnant rats given intravenous doses greater than or equal to times human exposure from Day 17 post--coitum until Day 20 post-partum, ibandronate treatment resulted in dystocia, maternal mortality, and early postnatal pup loss in all dose groups. Reduced body weight at birth was observed at greater than or equal to times the human exposure. Pups exhibited abnormal odontogeny that decreased food consumption and body weight gain at greater than or equal to 18 times human exposure. Periparturient mortality has also been observed with other bisphosphonates and appears to be class effect related to inhibition of skeletal calcium mobilization resulting in hypocalcemia and dystocia. Exposure of pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in an increased fetal incidence of RPU (renal pelvis ureter) syndrome at an intravenous dose greater than or equal to 47 times human exposure. In this spontaneous delivery study, dystocia was counteracted by perinatal calcium supplementation. In rat studies with intravenous dosing during gestation, fetal weight and pup growth were reduced at doses greater than or equal to times human exposure. In pregnant rabbits given intravenous doses during the period of organogenesis, maternal mortality, reduced maternal body weight gain, decreased litter size due to increased resorption rate, and decreased fetal weight were observed at 19 times the recommended human intravenous dose. Exposure multiples for the rat studies were calculated using human exposure at the recommended intravenous dose of mg every months and were based on cumulative area under the time-concentration (AUC) comparison. Exposure multiples for the rabbit study were calculated for the recommended human intravenous dose of mg every months and were based on cumulative dose/[body surface area] comparison. Doses in pregnant animals were 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, 0.3, 0.5 or mg/kg/day in rats, and 0.03, 0.07, or 0.2 mg/kg/day in rabbits. 8.3 Nursing Mothers. It is not known whether ibandronate is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when ibandronate sodium injection is administered to nursing woman. In lactating rats treated with intravenous doses of 0.08 mg/kg, ibandronate was present in breast milk at concentrations of 8.1 to 0.4 ng/mL from to 24 hours after dose administration. Concentrations in milk averaged 1.5 times plasma concentrations. 8.4 Pediatric Use. Safety and effectiveness of ibandronate sodium injection in pediatric patients have not been established.. 8.5 Geriatric Use. Of the patients receiving ibandronate sodium injection mg every months for year, 51% were over 65 years of age. No overall differences in effectiveness or safety were observed between these patients and younger patients, but greater sensitivity in some older individuals cannot be ruled out. 8.6 Renal Impairment. Ibandronate sodium injection should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION.

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS. Hypocalcemia can worsen. Correct hypocalcemia prior to use. Adequately supplement patients with calcium and vitamin (5.1)Anaphylaxis, including fatal events, has been reported. (5.2)Renal Toxicity may be greater in patients with underlying renal impairment. Do not administer ibandronate sodium injection to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min). Monitor serum creatinine prior to each dose. (5.3)Tissue Damage with Inappropriate Drug Administration can occur. Do not administer ibandronate sodium injection intra-arterially or paravenously. (5.4) Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported. (5.5)Severe Bone, Joint, and/or Muscle Pain may occur, consider discontinuing use if symptoms occur. (5.6) Atypical Femur Fractures have been reported. Patients with new thigh or groin pain should be evaluated to rule out femoral fracture. (5.7) Hypocalcemia can worsen. Correct hypocalcemia prior to use. Adequately supplement patients with calcium and vitamin (5.1). Anaphylaxis, including fatal events, has been reported. (5.2). Renal Toxicity may be greater in patients with underlying renal impairment. Do not administer ibandronate sodium injection to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min). Monitor serum creatinine prior to each dose. (5.3). Tissue Damage with Inappropriate Drug Administration can occur. Do not administer ibandronate sodium injection intra-arterially or paravenously. (5.4) Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported. (5.5). Severe Bone, Joint, and/or Muscle Pain may occur, consider discontinuing use if symptoms occur. (5.6) Atypical Femur Fractures have been reported. Patients with new thigh or groin pain should be evaluated to rule out femoral fracture. (5.7) 5.1 Hypocalcemia and Mineral Metabolism. Ibandronate sodium injection may cause decrease in serum calcium values. Treat hypocalcemia, hypovitaminosis D, and other disturbances of bone and mineral metabolism before starting ibandronate sodium injection therapy.Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin is important in all patients. It is recommended that patients receive supplemental calcium and vitamin if dietary intake is inadequate. 5.2 Anaphylactic Reaction. Cases of anaphylaxis, including fatal events, have been reported in patients treated with ibandronate sodium injection.Appropriate medical support and monitoring measures should be readily available when ibandronate sodium injection is administered. If anaphylactic or other severe hypersensitivity/allergic reactions occur, immediately discontinue the injection and initiate appropriate treatment.. 5.3 Renal Impairment. Treatment with intravenous bisphosphonates has been associated with renal toxicity manifested as deterioration in renal function and acute renal failure. Although no cases of acute renal failure were observed in controlled clinical trials in which intravenous ibandronate sodium was administered as 15- to 30-second bolus, acute renal failure has been reported postmarketing. Do not administer ibandronate sodium injection to patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min).Obtain serum creatinine prior to each ibandronate sodium injection. After ibandronate sodium injection, assess renal function, as clinically appropriate, in patients with concomitant diseases or taking medications that have the potential for adverse effects on the kidney. Ibandronate sodium injection should be withheld in patients with renal deterioration. 5.4 Tissue Damage Related to Inappropriate Drug Administration. Ibandronate sodium injection must only be administered intravenously. Care must be taken not to administer ibandronate sodium injection intra-arterially or paravenously as this could lead to tissue damage.Do not administer ibandronate sodium injection by any other route of administration. The safety and efficacy of ibandronate sodium injection following non-intravenous routes of administration have not been established. 5.5 Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported in patients treated with bisphosphonates, including ibandronate sodium injection. Most cases have been in cancer patients treated with intravenous bisphosphonates undergoing dental procedures. Some cases have occurred in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis treated with either oral or intravenous bisphosphonates. routine oral examination should be performed by the prescriber prior to initiation of bisphosphonate treatment. Consider dental examination with appropriate preventive dentistry prior to treatment with bisphosphonates in patients with history of concomitant risk factors (e.g., cancer, chemotherapy, angiogenesis inhibitors, radiotherapy, corticosteroids, poor oral hygiene, pre-existing dental disease or infection, anemia, coagulopathy). Concomitant administration of drugs associated with ONJ may increase the risk of developing ONJ. The risk of ONJ may increase with duration of exposure to bisphosphonates. While on treatment, patients with concomitant risk factors should avoid invasive dental procedures if possible. For patients who develop ONJ while on bisphosphonate therapy, dental surgery may exacerbate the condition. For patients requiring dental procedures, there are no data available to suggest whether discontinuation of bisphosphonate treatment reduces the risk of ONJ. The clinical judgment of the treating physician should guide the management plan of each patient based on individual benefit/risk assessment [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].. 5.6 Musculoskeletal Pain. Severe and occasionally incapacitating bone, joint, and/or muscle pain has been reported in patients taking ibandronate sodium injection and other bisphosphonates [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)]. The time to onset of symptoms varied from one day to several months after starting the drug. Most patients had relief of symptoms after stopping the bisphosphonate. subset of patients had recurrence of symptoms when rechallenged with the same drug or another bisphosphonate. Discontinue ibandronate sodium injection if severe symptoms develop.. 5.7 Atypical Subtrochanteric and Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures. Atypical, low-energy, or low-trauma fractures of the femoral shaft have been reported in bisphosphonate-treated patients. These fractures can occur anywhere in the femoral shaft from just below the lesser trochanter to above the supracondylar flare and are transverse or short oblique in orientation without evidence of comminution. Causality has not been established as these fractures also occur in osteoporotic patients who have not been treated with bisphosphonates. Atypical femur fractures most commonly occur with minimal or no trauma to the affected area. They may be bilateral and many patients report prodromal pain in the affected area, usually presenting as dull, aching thigh pain, weeks to months before complete fracture occurs. number of reports note that patients were also receiving treatment with glucocorticoids (e.g., prednisone) at the time of fracture. Any patient with history of bisphosphonate exposure who presents with thigh or groin pain should be suspected of having an atypical fracture and should be evaluated to rule out an incomplete femur fracture. Patients presenting with an atypical fracture should also be assessed for symptoms and signs of fracture in the contralateral limb. Interruption of bisphosphonate therapy should be considered, pending risk/benefit assessment, on an individual basis.