NCIt definition : The sodium salt form of ibandronic acid, a synthetic nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate.
Ibandronic acid inhibits farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase, resulting in a reduction
in geranylgeranyl GTPase signaling proteins and apoptosis of osteoclasts. This agent
increases bone mineral density, decreases bone remodeling, inhibits osteoclast-mediated
bone resorption, and reduces metastases-related and corticosteroid-related bone pain.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, and is being studied
in the treatment of cancer that has spread to the bones. It belongs to the family
of drugs called bisphosphonates.;