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Breast Cancer



Research on breast cancer reported by R. Vonmoos et al



August 14th, 2008

According to recent research from Chur, Switzerland, "Clinical data show that a single, 15-min i.v. infusion of ibandronate 6 mg does not significantly alter renal function. We evaluated the effect on renal function of repeated 15-min infusions of ibandronate 6 mg in women with breast cancer and bone metastases."

"Patients were randomly assigned to i.v. ibandronate 6 mg every 3-4 weeks for <= 6 months, infusion over 15 min (n = 102) or 60 min (n = 28). The primary end point was the percentage of patients with increased serum creatinine of >= 44.2 mu mol/l. Blood chemistry was assessed at each visit. Two per cent [2/101; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.2-7.0] of...


Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-08-14)

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