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ibandronate sodium

ibandronate sodium (IBANDRONATE SODIUM) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — ibandronate sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
1
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

ibandronate sodium (IBANDRONATE SODIUM) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ibandronate sodium
Brand IBANDRONATE SODIUM
Mechanism Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor
Target Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor

Primary target: Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. ibandronate [Bonviva/Boniva] Approved · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Post Menopausal Osteoporosis

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  1. US 7563918

    Solid and crystalline ibandronate sodium and processes for preparation thereof

    Expires Mon Jul 16 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is ibandronate sodium?

ibandronate sodium (IBANDRONATE SODIUM) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ibandronate sodium?

IBANDRONATE SODIUM is a marketed brand name for ibandronate sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ibandronate sodium?

ibandronate sodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.