Is raloxifene the same as raloxifene hydrochloride?
Raloxifene Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of raloxifene, a selective benzothiophene estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) with lipid lowering effects and activity against osteoporosis.
What is the prototype of raloxifene hydrochloride?
Raloxifene, the prototype of the selective estrogen receptor modulators, has been associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism.
What is raloxifene hydrochloride used for?
Raloxifene is used to help prevent and treat thinning of the bones (osteoporosis) only in postmenopausal women.
What happens when you stop raloxifene?
Remaining still for a long time may increase the chance that you will develop a blood clot. Your doctor will probably tell you to stop taking raloxifene at least three days before a scheduled surgery and not to take the medication if you require an extended period of bed rest for any reason.
What time of day should you take raloxifene?
You can take raloxifene at whatever time of day you find easiest to remember but try to take your doses at the same time of day, each day. This will help you to remember to take your doses regularly. You can take the tablet either before or after a meal. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Can I take raloxifene every other day?
Slow-dose escalation (i.e. 60 mg of raloxifene every other day during 2 months before increasing to standard dose of 60 mg/day) was suggested to reduce the incidence of hot flushes [51].
Is it legal to buy raloxifene?
Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and therefore a mixed agonist–antagonist of the estrogen receptor (ER). It has estrogenic effects in bone and antiestrogenic effects in the breasts and uterus….Raloxifene.
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Selective estrogen receptor modulator |
| ATC code | G03XC01 (WHO) |
| Legal status |
How long is it safe to take Premarin?
The most common length of time is around three years but no longer than 10. The best advice I can give is if you are having disabling symptoms and nothing else is working you should discuss a plan that will work for you with your doctor.