Raloxifene

Therapeutic Group

Drugs For Treatment Of Bone Diseases

Indication Dosage

Prevention Of Non-traumatic Vertebral Fractures In Post-menopausal Women At Increased Risk Of Osteoporosis: 

  • Adults: 1 Tab Daily

Content

  • Tab: Raloxifene Hci 60mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Stability

  • Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulator

Contra Indications

  • Hepatic Or Severe Renal Impairment, History Of Venous Thromboembolic Events, Cholestasis, Undiagnosed Uterine Orvaginal Bleeding, Endometrial Or Breast Cancer, Prolonged Immobilisation. Avoid In Acute Porphyrias

Precautions

  • Hepatic Or Severe Renal Impairment, History Of Venous Thromboembolic Events, Cholestasis, Undiagnosed Uterine Orvaginal Bleeding, Endometrial Or Breast Cancer, Prolonged Immobilisation. Avoid In Acute Porphyrias

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Hot Flushes
  • Influenza-like Symptoms
  • Leg Cramps
  • Peripheral Oedema
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Venous Thromboembolism.
  • Rare: Arterial Thromboembolism
  • Breast Discomfort
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Headache
  • Hypertension
  • Migraine
  • Rashes
  • Thrombocytopenia