| Category of Drug | Raloxifene is a drug in Osteoporosis |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Raloxifene is used for 1. Prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | TABLET |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Active or past history of venous thromboembolism 2. Pulmonary embolism 3. Renal vein thrombosis 4. Pregnancy 5. Lactation |
| Precautions | 1. Not to be used for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease 2. Prolonged immobilisation 3. CHF 4. Active malignancy 5. Prior stroke or transient ischemic attack 6. History of estrogen-induced hypertriglyceridaemia 7. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Hot flushes 2. Leg cramps 3. Peripheral oedema 4. Thromboembolism 5. Thrombophlebitis 6. Rashes 7. Gastrointestinal disturbances 8. Hypertension 9. Arterial thromboembolism 10. Headache 11. Breast discomfort 12. Thrombocytopenia |
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