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Drug profile · INN

ibandronic acid

ibandronic acid (IBANDRONIC ACID SANDOZ) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH.

EMA: approved Musculo-skeletal system (M05) M05BA06
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Drug details — ibandronic acid
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Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
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Quick answer

ibandronic acid (IBANDRONIC ACID SANDOZ) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH.

Key facts

INN ibandronic acid
Brand IBANDRONIC ACID SANDOZ
Mechanism Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor
Therapeutic class Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
ATC code M05BA06

Mechanism of action

Farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Liberase Enzyme (Roche) Phase 1 · Blackmores Institute · Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
  2. ibandronate [Bonviva/Boniva] Approved · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Post Menopausal Osteoporosis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. allopurinol Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  2. colchicine Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  3. denosumab Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
  4. eteplirsen Musculo-skeletal system (M09)
  5. febuxostat Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  6. lesinurad Musculo-skeletal system (M04)

Frequently asked questions

What is ibandronic acid?

ibandronic acid (IBANDRONIC ACID SANDOZ) is a farnesyl diphosphate synthase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH.

What is the brand name for ibandronic acid?

IBANDRONIC ACID SANDOZ is a marketed brand name for ibandronic acid. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.