Ibandronic acid tablets

Hi Mere 

I'm not on these tablets but have an infusion of Zometa every 6 months. This is also a bisphosphonate like ibandronic acid.

How have you got on with the zometa infusions?

They've been fine. I haven't had any side effects and have had 4 so far.

Hi Latchbrook, I had one zolodronic infusion had a bad leg after for a week then thought try the tablets but every day 30min before breakfast don't lie down ,so I thought I have another infusion get it over and done with how have you been on it? 

I've had 4 infusions, one every 6 months, and haven't had any problems.

Hi, hope I be the same then every six months 6 of them 

Hi Latchbrook

Can I ask, do you know if a GP can arrange this infusion, or does it have to be arranged by the oncology team? Do you have yours at a hospital?

I'm only asking because my latest CT scan shows a lack of bone density, so I've been referred for a bone density scan. I'll probably need medication for it, and wondering about the options.

Thanks!

Kate

Hi Candysmum 

Mine was arranged by my oncologist as part of my treatment for breast cancer.

I have it in the medical day unit at the hospital. It's given via a canula from a bag and takes about 15 minutes for it to flow through. I then have a saline flush for a few more minutes, also administered through the canula from a bag.

I don't know for definite, but I wouldn't think it's something that a GP can do.

I hope so too. The plan for me is to have it for a minimum of 3 years and for a total of 5 years ideally.

Are you not having it in tablet form now then?

Yes oncologist organised it for me too