Is there a generic drug for raloxifene?
Generic name: Raloxifene Evista is the trade name for Raloxifene. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name Evista when referring to the generic drug name Raloxifene. Drug type: Evista is a hormone therapy. This medication is classified as a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM).
Is raloxifene and raloxifene hydrochloride the same?
Raloxifene Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of raloxifene, a selective benzothiophene estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) with lipid lowering effects and activity against osteoporosis.
Why do doctors prescribe raloxifene?
Raloxifene is used to help prevent and treat thinning of the bones (osteoporosis) only in postmenopausal women. It works like an estrogen to stop the bone loss that can develop in women after menopause, but it does not increase the bone density as much as daily 0.625 mg doses of conjugated estrogens.
How much does Evista cost without insurance?
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What is the generic name for nitrostat?
GENERIC NAME: NITROGLYCERIN – SUBLINGUAL (NYE-troe-GLIS-er-in)
Can raloxifene be used in premenopausal?
Raloxifene is not approved by the FDA for use in premenopausal women for any indication, so premenopausal women should not take raloxifene.
How do you get raloxifene hydrochloride?
Raloxifene HCl medication can only be dispensed by a pharmacy in the United States with a valid prescription. For this reason, one cannot just buy raloxifene online or get raloxifene OTC. The first step to getting a raloxifene prescription is consulting a medical provider.
How long is it safe to take raloxifene?
Background: Due to the chronic nature of osteoporosis and the risk of invasive breast cancer, raloxifene 60 mg/day (raloxifene) is intended to be used for long-term treatment (treatment >3 years).
What is the side effects of raloxifene?
What side effects can this medication cause?
- hot flashes (more common in the first 6 months of raloxifene therapy)
- leg cramps.
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.
- flu-like syndrome.
- joint pain.
- sweating.
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
How do I get a prescription for Evista?
Raloxifene is available through retail or mail order pharmacy. Your oncology team will work with your prescription drug plan to identify an in-network, retail or mail order pharmacy for medication distribution.