EVISTA
Used for Cancer and Osteoporosis
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EVISTA Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is EVISTA?
EVISTA is the brand name for raloxifene and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is EVISTA available in?
EVISTA is available as a 60 mg oral tablet.
What is EVISTA used for?
EVISTA is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and is used to treat osteoporosis in women who’ve gone through menopause (postmenopausal), and lower the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who are at high risk for breast cancer or who have osteoporosis.
How does EVISTA work?
EVISTA is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It either acts like estrogen or blocks the activity of estrogen, depending on where the medication works in the body. In your bones, EVISTA acts like estrogen. This helps prevent bone breakdown and improve bone mineral density (BMD), which is a measure of how dense your bones are. A higher BMD means your bones are stronger, which helps lower your risk of bone fractures. In your breast, EVISTA blocks estrogen from entering cells. This prevents estrogen from turning on signals that make breast cells cancerous.
How do I take EVISTA?
EVISTA is typically taken by mouth once daily.
Is it safe for me to take EVISTA?
EVISTA is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have an active or past history of venous thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and retinal vein thrombosis or are pregnant.
EVISTA Common Side Effects
Common side effects of EVISTA include:
- Joint pain
- Flu-like symptoms
- Hot flashes
- Bronchitis
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Headache
- Nausea
- Sinus infection
- Leg cramps
- Diarrhea
- Swelling in the arms or legs
EVISTA Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with EVISTA. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood clot: leg pain or swelling, skin that’s warm to the touch, trouble breathing
- Stroke: sudden weakness on one side of the body, confusion, severe headache, changes in speech or vision
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on EVISTA
The following medications may interact with EVISTA:
- Cholestyramine – Use with EVISTA is not recommended. Reduces the absorption and enterohepatic cycling of raloxifene
- Warfarin – Monitor prothrombin time when starting or stopping EVISTA
- Highly Protein-Bound Drugs- Use with EVISTA with caution. Highly protein-bound drugs include diazepam, diazoxide, and
- lidocaine
Who makes EVISTA?
Eli Lilly & Company
Is EVISTA safe in pregnancy?
EVISTA is contraindicated for use in pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm.
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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
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