About Evista tablet 60mg
A SERM tablet used to protect bone density after menopause.
- Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
- Reduction of invasive breast cancer risk in certain postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
- Long term bone health support in women with a family history of fractures, relevant given limited bone density screening access in many parts of Pakistan
Evista tablet 60mg Uses in Urdu
- مینوپاز کے بعد خواتین میں ہڈیوں کے بھربھرے پن (اوسٹیوپوروسس) کی روک تھام اور علاج
- بعض خواتین میں چھاتی کے کینسر کے خطرے میں کمی
- ہڈیوں کی مضبوطی برقرار رکھنے میں مدد، خصوصاً جن خواتین کی فیملی ہسٹری میں فریکچر شامل ہو
Evista tablet 60mg formula
How to use Evista tablet 60mg?
- The usual dose is one 60mg tablet taken once daily, with or without food.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements are often recommended alongside this medicine, since vitamin D deficiency is common across Pakistan.
- Long periods of immobility, such as long flights or bed rest, should be avoided since raloxifene raises clot risk.
- Treatment length is decided by the doctor based on bone density results.
Drug Interactions
- Cholestyramine: This significantly reduces raloxifene absorption and should not be taken together.
- Warfarin: Raloxifene can reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, so clotting levels need closer monitoring.
- Diazepam, diazoxide and lidocaine: These highly protein bound drugs may have altered blood levels when combined with raloxifene.
- Hormone replacement therapy: Combining with estrogen products is not recommended without specialist advice.
Risks and warnings
- Blood clot risk: Raloxifene increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and retinal vein thrombosis.
- Stroke risk: Postmenopausal women with coronary heart disease or at high risk of stroke face an increased risk of fatal stroke.
- Pregnancy: This medicine is only for postmenopausal women and must not be used during pregnancy.
- Liver impairment: This medicine should be avoided in patients with significant liver disease.
- Surgery: A pause at least 72 hours before planned surgery or prolonged immobility is advised to lower clot risk.
Side Effects
- Hot flashes
- Leg cramps
- Swelling in the legs, ankles or feet
- Flu-like symptoms
- Joint pain
- Sweating
- Serious but rare risk of blood clots, showing as leg swelling, chest pain or sudden shortness of breath, needing emergency care
Storage Conditions
- This tablet should be stored below 25°C in a dry place away from sunlight.
- The original packaging should be used to protect the tablet from moisture.
- This medicine should be kept out of reach of children.
