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Gemidro Tablet 1's, Pack of 1 TABLET
Gemidro Tablet 1's, Pack of 1 TABLET
Gemidro Tablet 1's, Pack of 1 TABLET
Gemidro Tablet 1's, Pack of 1 TABLET
Gemidro Tablet 1's, Pack of 1 TABLET
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

IBANDRONIC ACID-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Gemidro Tablet

Gemidro Tablet 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.

Gemidro Tablet contains 'Ibandronic acid', which suppresses the activity of osteoclasts and makes the bone stronger. It lowers the risk of getting a fracture and reduces pain in the bones. Gemidro Tablet may reverse bone loss by increasing bone mass and stopping more bone loss.

Take Gemidro Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. In some cases, Gemidro Tablet may cause side effects like heartburn, muscle pain, indigestion, headache, and nausea. Most of these side effects of Gemidro Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor. 

Do not lie down for 60 minutes after taking Gemidro Tablet, and avoid eating your first food of the day for at least 60 minutes after taking Gemidro Tablet.Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gemidro Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. 

Uses of Gemidro Tablet

Osteoporosis

Directions for Use

Take Gemidro Tablet on an empty stomach while you are sitting or standing. Swallow Gemidro Tablet as a whole with a full glass of water (plain water only). Do not suck or chew Gemidro Tablet. Do not take Gemidro Tablet with mineral water, coffee, tea, soda, or juice.

Medicinal Benefits

Gemidro Tablet 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. Gemidro Tablet may also be used to lower hypercalcemia (higher levels of calcium in the blood). Gemidro Tablet contains 'Ibandronic acid', which suppresses the activity of osteoclasts and makes the bone stronger. It lowers the risk of getting a fracture and reduces pain in the bones. Gemidro Tablet may reverse bone loss by increasing bone mass and stopping more bone loss.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Gemidro Tablet
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Managing back pain as a side effect of medication requires a combination of self-care techniques, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions. Here are the steps:
  • Talk to your doctor about your back pain and potential medication substitutes or dose changes.
  • Try yoga or Pilates and other mild stretching exercises to increase flexibility and strengthen your back muscles.
  • To lessen the tension on your back, sit and stand upright and maintain proper posture.
  • To alleviate discomfort and minimize inflammation, apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted area.
  • Under your doctor's supervision, think about taking over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
  • Make ergonomic adjustments to your workspace and daily activities to reduce strain on your back.
  • To handle tension that could make back pain worse, try stress-reduction methods like deep breathing or meditation.
  • Use pillows and a supportive mattress to keep your spine in the right posture as you sleep.
  • Back discomfort can worsen by bending, twisting, and heavy lifting.
  • Speak with a physical therapist to create a customized training regimen to increase back strength and flexibility.
Here are the steps to manage Joint Pain caused by medication usage:
  • Please inform your doctor about joint pain symptoms, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Your doctor may prescribe common pain relievers if necessary to treat joint discomfort.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Applying heat or cold packs to the affected joint can help reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Please track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • If your joint pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of " Muscle Pain" caused by medication usage:
  • Report to Your Doctor: Inform your doctor about the muscle pain, as they may need to adjust your medication.
  • Stretch Regularly: Gentle stretching can help relieve muscle pain and stiffness.
  • Stay Hydrated: Adequate water intake supports muscle health by removing harmful substances and maintaining proper muscle function.
  • Warm or Cold Compresses: Apply cold or warm compresses to the affected area to reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Rest and Relaxation: Adequate rest helps alleviate muscle strain, while relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation can soothe muscle tightness, calm the mind, and promote relief from discomfort.
  • Gentle Exercise: Participate in low-impact activities, such as yoga or short walks, to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and alleviate discomfort.
  • Consult a physician: If your symptoms don't improve or get worse, go to the doctor for help and guidance.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gemidro Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, have problems with the oesophagus, cannot sit or stand upright for at least 60 minutes, or have low calcium levels in the blood. Inform your doctor if you have problems with swallowing, stomach or digestive problems, malabsorption syndrome, kidney or liver problems, or if you plan to have teeth removal or dental surgery. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gemidro Tablet may cause problems with the oesophagus, low blood calcium levels, bone, joint, or muscle pain, osteonecrosis (severe jaw bone problems), and unusual thigh bone fractures. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Ibandronic acidCidofovir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemidro Tablet:
Co-administration of Cidofovir with Gemidro Tablet can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Gemidro Tablet and Cidofovir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Ibandronic acidSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemidro Tablet:
Co-administration of Sirolimus and Gemidro Tablet may cause an increase in the risk or severity of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Gemidro Tablet and Sirolimus together may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, pain in the muscles, weakness, tiredness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
Ibandronic acidIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemidro Tablet:
Co-administration of Iohexol with Gemidro Tablet may increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gemidro Tablet and Iohexol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Ibandronic acidDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemidro Tablet:
Co-administration of Deferasirox with Gemidro Tablet (oral form) may raise your chance of experiencing gastrointestinal (stomach & intestine) bleeding and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Gemidro Tablet with Deferasirox can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, dizziness, or black stools, it's essential to consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Ibandronic acidMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemidro Tablet:
Co-administration of Metrizamide with Gemidro Tablet may increase the risk or severity of kidney damage

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gemidro Tablet with Metrizamide together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Ibandronic acidTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemidro Tablet:
Taking Tacrolimus and Gemidro Tablet together may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tacrolimus and Gemidro Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Ibandronic acidTenofovir alafenamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemidro Tablet:
Co-administration of Tenofovir alafenamide with Gemidro Tablet can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gemidro Tablet with Tenofovir alafenamide together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, pain in the muscles, weakness, tiredness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Ibandronic acidHuman immunoglobulin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemidro Tablet:
Co-administration of Human immunoglobulin with Gemidro Tablet may raise the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Human immunoglobulin and Gemidro Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
  • Avoid smoking and heavy alcohol consumption.
  • Do walking, weight-bearing, and strength-training exercises.
  • Include fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet.
  • Limit your intake of caffeine.

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Therapeutic Class

BONE ENHANCERS

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M Pharmacy

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Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

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FAQs

Gemidro Tablet suppresses the activity of osteoclasts and makes the bone stronger. It lowers the risk of getting a fracture and reduces pain in the bones.

Do not lie down for 60 minutes after taking Gemidro Tablet, and avoid eating your first food of the day for at least 60 minutes after taking Gemidro Tablet. After taking Gemidro Tablet, wait for at least 60 minutes before you lie down; you may sit, walk, stand, or do normal activities like reading.

Gemidro Tablet may cause osteonecrosis (bone damage) of the jaw. A full dental check-up is advised before starting Gemidro Tablet. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness of the gums, numbness or heaviness in the jaw, and loose teeth. If you are undergoing any dental work, inform the doctor that you are taking Gemidro Tablet.

Gemidro Tablet may cause unusual fractures of the thigh bone. Consult your doctor if you experience unusual pain in the hip, thigh or groin.

Gemidro Tablet may lower the calcium levels in the blood. Call your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as spasms, twitches, or cramps in the muscle, numbness, or tingling sensation in the fingers, toes or around the mouth.

Gemidro Tablet may cause problems with the oesophagus. To prevent this, take Gemidro Tablet precisely as prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have chest pain, heartburn, trouble or pain while swallowing.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN

Special Advise

  • If you miss a dose of Gemidro Tablet, do not take the missed dose later in the day. Consult your doctor for instructions.
  • Maintain a gap of one hour between Gemidro Tablet and other medicines such as calcium supplements, indigestion tablets, or vitamins. However, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Gemidro Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that causes bone weakness and thinning by lowering bone density. Bones become weaker and more prone to breaking as their density decreases. Women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis after menopause because their ovaries stop producing oestrogen (a female hormone) needed to keep bones healthy. Bone loss occurs after menopause, weakening bones and making them more likely to break. Back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, gradual loss of height, a stooped posture, and bones that break much more quickly than expected are all signs and symptoms.

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