Bonimet 6 mg Injection

Introduction of Bonimet 6 mg Injection

Bonimet 6 mg Injection is used to prevent ‘skeletal events’ (fractures or bone complications requiring treatment) in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases (when cancer has spread to the bone). It is also used to treat osteoporosis (a disease that makes bones fragile) in women who have been through menopause and are at risk of developing bone fractures. Bonimet 6 mg Injection is reducing the risk of spine fractures has been shown in studies, but its effect on the risk of fractures of the neck of the femur (the top of the thighbone) has not been established.

This medicine may cause some adverse effects such as nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea, constipation, weakness, dizziness, headache, fever, sore throat, chills, cough, and other signs of infection, frequent or urgent need to urinate painful urination. These side effects stay in a very short time period and will disappear after a short time. If they do not go away, tell your doctor. Bonimet 6 mg Injection can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease. It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw. These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention. Tell your doctor straight away.

Before taking this medicine, you should inform your doctor about your medical history if you have any problems with your mouth or teeth such as poor dental health, gum disease, or planned tooth extraction, you are a smoker(it may increase the risk of dental problems), cancer, kidney or liver disease or any other medical complications and also inform if you are using any prescription medicines like corticosteroids such as prednisolone or dexamethasone or any non-prescription medicines like vitamins, herbals, etc. You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels. Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.

Bonimet 6 mg Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for using below 18 of age children. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

​​Bonimet 6 mg Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinical setting. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Do not self-administered this Bonimet 6 mg Injection.​

Uses of Bonimet 6 mg Injection

​​Prevention of skeletal events: Bonimet 6 mg Injection is used for the prevention of skeletal events (fractures or bone complications requiring treatment) in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases (when cancer has spread to the bone).

​​Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis: Bonimet 6 mg Injection is used for the prevention of osteoporosis (a disease that makes bones fragile) in women who have been through menopause and are at risk of developing bone fractures.​

Benefits of Bonimet 6 mg Injection

​​Bonimet 6 mg Injection belongs to a group of medications called 'bisphosphonates' used to prevent post-menopausal osteoporosis. It is indicated in adults for the prevention of skeletal events such as pathological fractures and bone complications requiring surgery or radiotherapy in patients with bone metastases or breast cancer. Bonimet 6 mg Injection may also be used to lower hypocalcemia (higher levels of calcium in the blood). Bonimet 6 mg Injection suppresses the activity of osteoclasts and makes the bone stronger. It lowers the risk of getting a fracture and reduces pain in the bones. Bonimet 6 mg Injection may reverse bone loss by increasing bone mass and stopping more bone loss.​

Side Effects of Bonimet 6 mg Injection

​​​​Most adverse effects do not require medical attention and will go away when your body gets used to the medicine. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms get severe or that bother you for a longer period.​

Most Common Side Effects of Bonimet 6 mg Injection

• Fever
• Tiredness
• Hives
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Diarrhoea
• Heartburn
• Joint and Muscle Pain

Common Side Effects of Bonimet 6 mg Injection

• Dizziness
• Inflammation in Eye
• Stomach Pain
• Irritation in Tongue, Lips, and Throat
• Asthma
• Vomiting

How to Use Bonimet 6 mg Injection?

​​Bonimet 6 mg Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinical setting. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Do not self-administered this Bonimet 6 mg Injection.​

How Bonimet 6 mg Injection Works?

​​Bonimet 6 mg Injection contains an active ingredient called ibandronic acid. It stops the action of osteoclasts, the cells in the body that break down the bone tissue. This leads to less bone loss. The reduction of bone loss helps to make bones less likely to break, which is helpful in preventing fractures in cancer patients with bone metastases and in women with osteoporosis.​

Safety Advices Bonimet 6 mg Injection

Liver

Safe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe