Basic Information On Evista
Evista belongs to the selective estrogen receptor modifier class of drugs and is otherwise known as SERMs. This drug is used for treating and also for the prevention of osteoporosis in women post menopause. It has the ability to affect the bone formation cycle and also slow down the loss of bone tissue. This medicine is also used in treating invasive breast cancer in women who are beyond menopause. Since SERMs are related to estrogen, they are modified to retain the beneficial aspects of the drug while reducing its side effects. Using this drug leads to improvement in bone density within one year. This medication needs to be taken as prescribed by your doctor.
Precautions/Side Effects For Evista
As with every other medication, taking Evista or Raloxifene can also cause some side effects. These side effects can be mild, severe, temporary or permanent. You should get immediate medical attention if you display any signs of an allergic reaction like difficulty in breathing, swelling of throat, lips, face or tongue after taking Evista drug. Taking brand or generic Evista can lead to any of these serious side effects: numbness or weakness particularly on one side of the body, confusion, sudden headache, imbalance in speech and vision, sudden cough, wheezing, chest pain, swelling of hands and feet, fast heart rate or rapid breathing. Some of the lesser known side effects of this drug includes: headaches, dizziness, joint pain, leg pain, nausea and stuffy nose.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Evista or Raloxifene. Since using brand or generic Evista can cause birth defects, it needs to be avoided by pregnant women. Before taking Evista drug, inform your doctor if you have any heart disease or liver disease, high blood pressure or if you have not undergone menopause so far.
Evista Dosage
Evista is available in tablet form and is meant for oral administration. Each tablet contains 60 mg of Raloxifene and its inactive ingredients comprise of crospovidone, anhydrous lactose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate and titanium dioxide. The daily recommended dose is 60mg to be taken once a day. This drug has to be taken as prescribed by your doctor. You can take this drug either with food or without food. Since generic medications are also available, ask your doctor before you switch between brands.
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