Generic Evista (Raloxifene) 60mg

General information

Generic Evista (Raloxifene) 60mg belongs to a group of medications called selective estrogen receptor modulators. It works by acting like estrogen in some parts of the body. Evista is used to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. Maintaining strong bones by slowing bone loss helps to reduce the risk of fractures. Raloxifene may also lower the chance of getting a certain type of breast cancer (invasive) in women after menopause. This medicine is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It works in osteoporosis by decreasing bone breakdown and thinning that may occur in women after menopause. It works to decrease the risk of invasive breast cancer by blocking estrogen in breast and uterine tissue.

Directions

The recommended adult dose is 60 mg daily at the same time each day, with or without food. If you are taking Evista for osteoporosis treatment or prevention, it is important that you get enough calcium and vitamin D.

Precautions

Some medical conditions may interact with Evista. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of liver problems, kidney problems, breast cancer, or any other type of cancer
• if you have a history of stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), blood vessel problems, heart problems, (eg, heart failure, irregular heartbeat), or high blood pressure
• if you are at risk for stroke or heart problems
• if you will be having surgery, you smoke or drink alcohol, you are not able to absorb nutrients properly (gastrointestinal malabsorption syndrome), or you have very poor health
• if you are taking an estrogen or have a history of high triglyceride levels while taking an estrogen
• if anyone in your family has a history of serious blood clots

Contraindications

You should not take Generic Evista (Raloxifene) 60mg:

• if you are allergic to raloxifene or to any of the ingredients of the medication;
• are pregnant or breastfeeding;
• if you have thrombosis (blood clots);
• It should not be used in children.

Possible side effect

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Hot flashes;
• Increased sweating;
• joint aches;
• leg cramps.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal vaginal bleeding; back or side pain; blurred vision, loss of vision, or other vision changes; breast pain, tenderness, swelling, lump or discharge; chest pain; coughing up blood; confusion; flu-like symptoms; leg or calf pain, warmth, or swelling; one-sided weakness; shortness of breath; slurred speech; swelling of the hands, arms, legs or feet; unexplained bleeding.

Drug interaction

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anion exchange resins (eg, cholestyramine) because they may decrease Evista 's effectiveness;
• Diazepam, diazoxide, or lidocaine because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Evista;
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Evista.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Don't take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

If you think you have overdosed the medicine seek emergency medical help at once. The overdose symptoms are:

• leg cramps;
• dizziness;
• coordination problems;
• vomiting;
• rash;
• diarrhea;
• shakiness;
• flushing.

Storage

Store Generic Evista (Raloxifene) 60mg at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store the drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.