Is Ibandronate Sodium compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Ibandronate Sodium?

Ibandronate Sodium

November 1, 2015 (Low Risk)

It is composed by bisphosphonates.

Most bisphosphonates are acidic compounds that achieve low plasma concentration. Both features make it unlikely excretion into the milk in clinically significant amount.

Intestinal absorption of bisphosphonates is very low even during fasting and is considered negligible in the presence of milk due to formation with the calcium of non absorbable compounds.

Among bisphosponate preparations, Tiludronate and Zoledronate have the longest half-lives period of elimination and thus they are the less indicated to take while breastfeeding.

A latest update no published data were found on excretion in the breast milk.

Until more data about this drug regarding breastfeeding is available, safer known alternatives (pamidronate) should be of choice, especially in the neonatal period and in case of prematurity.

Alternatives

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Ibandronic Acid

Writings

  • Ιβανδρονικό οξύ (Greek)
  • حمض إيباندرونيك (Arabic)
  • Натрий Ибандронат (Cyrillic)
  • 伊班膦酸 (Chinese)
  • イバンドロン酸ナトリウム (Japanese)
  • C9H22NNaO7P2,H2O (Molecular formula)

Drug trade names

References

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  5. French AE, Kaplan N, Lishner M, Koren G. Taking bisphosphonates during pregnancy. Can Fam Physician. 2003Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)