Raloxifene Hcl
Raloxifene HCl 60MG
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What is Raloxifene Hcl?
Raloxifene HCl is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) primarily used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It mimics the effects of estrogen on bone density and lipid metabolism while antagonizing estrogen's effects in breast and uterine tissues, which helps reduce the risk of estrogen-dependent cancers. Raloxifene is also shown to reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures.Side Effects
- Unusual vaginal pain, bleeding, or discharge.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, or painful urination.
Warnings
- Although it is unlikely that a postmenopausal woman might become pregnant, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm the unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have congestive heart failure, cancer, liver disease, kidney disease, high cholesterol or triglycerides in your blood, or a history of breast cancer. Also tell your doctor if you have a history of stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIA), heart rhythm problems, or high blood pressure.
- Raloxifene may increase your risk of having blood clots, especially during the first 4 months that you are using the medicine. Avoid sitting for long periods of time (such as during a long car trip); get up and walk around often.
- Raloxifene does not act like an estrogen to stimulate the uterus or breast. If you have vaginal bleeding, breast pain, or breast enlargement while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor right away.
- If you will be inactive for several days (such as recovering from surgery), talk with your doctor. You may need to stop taking this medicine for awhile.
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- Unusual vaginal pain, bleeding, or discharge.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, or painful urination.
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.
- Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, and body aches.
- Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.
- Pain, redness, or swelling in your leg, especially the lower leg (calf).
- Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Although it is unlikely that a postmenopausal woman might become pregnant, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm the unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have congestive heart failure, cancer, liver disease, kidney disease, high cholesterol or triglycerides in your blood, or a history of breast cancer. Also tell your doctor if you have a history of stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIA), heart rhythm problems, or high blood pressure.
- Raloxifene may increase your risk of having blood clots, especially during the first 4 months that you are using the medicine. Avoid sitting for long periods of time (such as during a long car trip); get up and walk around often.
- Raloxifene does not act like an estrogen to stimulate the uterus or breast. If you have vaginal bleeding, breast pain, or breast enlargement while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor right away.
- If you will be inactive for several days (such as recovering from surgery), talk with your doctor. You may need to stop taking this medicine for awhile.
- You can help this medicine work better by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding cigarettes and alcohol. Make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D every day, through either food or supplements. Talk with your doctor about specific ways you can improve your situation.
- Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Unusual vaginal pain, bleeding, or discharge.
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Raloxifene HCl 60MG
What is Raloxifene Hcl ?
Raloxifene HCl is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) primarily used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It mimics the effects of estrogen on bone density and lipid metabolism while antagonizing estrogen's effects in breast and uterine tissues, which helps reduce the risk of estrogen-dependent cancers. Raloxifene is also shown to reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures.
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