About Loxiam Tablet 60mg
Loxiam Tablet 60mg contains raloxifene, a SERM used to prevent osteoporosis after menopause.
Loxiam Tablet 60mg Uses
- Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis
- Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis to reduce fracture risk
- Reducing the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk, when prescribed by a specialist
Loxiam Tablet 60mg Benefits
- Helps preserve bone mineral density after menopause
- Lowers the risk of spinal fractures in women with osteoporosis
- Does not stimulate the uterine lining the way some hormone therapies do
- Once daily tablet that fits easily into a daily routine
What Experts Say
Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator that mimics estrogen's protective effect on bone while blocking estrogen activity in breast and uterine tissue. This selective action is why physicians in Pakistan favor it for postmenopausal women who need bone protection but carry breast cancer risk factors.
Because raloxifene raises the risk of blood clots in the legs and lungs, doctors screen for a personal or family history of clotting disorders before starting therapy. Women who will be immobile for long periods, such as before major surgery or long travel, are usually advised to pause the medicine temporarily.
Bone density scans are typically repeated every one to two years to confirm the drug is working as expected. Calcium and vitamin D intake are reviewed alongside raloxifene therapy, since adequate mineral intake supports the medicine's bone protective effect.
Drug Class
- Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
- Bone resorption inhibitor
Loxiam Tablet 60mg Uses in Urdu
- مینوپاز کے بعد ہڈیوں کی کمزوری یعنی آسٹیوپوروسس سے بچاؤ کے لیے
- ہڈیوں کے ٹوٹنے کے خطرے کو کم کرنے کے لیے آسٹیوپوروسس کے علاج میں
- زیادہ خطرے والی خواتین میں چھاتی کے سرطان کے خطرے کو کم کرنے کے لیے، صرف ماہر ڈاکٹر کی نگرانی میں
Loxiam Tablet 60mg formula
How to use Loxiam Tablet 60mg?
- Take one tablet by mouth once daily, at any time of day, with or without food
- Swallow the tablet whole with water
- Take calcium and vitamin D supplements alongside this medicine if your doctor recommends them
- Continue taking it regularly even if you feel no immediate symptoms, since it works to protect bone over time
Drug Interactions
- Cholestyramine: Significantly reduces raloxifene absorption and should not be taken at the same time
- Warfarin: Raloxifene can alter clotting time, so INR should be monitored closely when combined
- Other Highly Protein Bound Drugs: May interact with medicines like diazepam or lidocaine, monitor for increased effects
- Systemic Estrogen Therapy: Avoid combining with other estrogen containing medicines unless directed by a specialist
Risks and warnings
- Blood Clot Risk: Raloxifene increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, a serious and potentially fatal complication
- Stroke Risk: Women with a history of coronary heart disease or stroke risk factors face a higher chance of fatal stroke
- Immobility: Stop this medicine at least three days before planned surgery or prolonged bed rest
- Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Not for use in women who could become pregnant, this medicine is only for postmenopausal women
- Liver Disease: Use with caution in patients with impaired liver function since raloxifene is processed by the liver
Loxiam Tablet 60mg Side Effects
- Hot flashes
- Leg cramps
- Joint pain
- Swelling in the hands, feet or legs
- Flu like symptoms
- Sweating
- Rare but serious blood clots in the legs or lungs
- Rare stroke risk in women with existing heart disease
Storage Conditions
- Store the tablets at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius
- Keep the blister strip in its original carton to protect from light
- Store in a dry place away from moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
