Evista contain Raloxifene is a hormone therapy. This medicine is classified as a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM).

What this drug is used for :

• This tablet is given to prevent or treat osteoporosis (bone thinning) in women who have stopped having their periods (postmenopausal).
• It has been approved for decrease in risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis and for postmenopausal women at high risk for breast cancer.

Note : If a drug has been approved for one use, physicians may choose to use this same drug for other problems if they believe it may be helpful.

How this drug is given :

• This drug is given to you in a pill form. There is no intravenous (IV) preparation available. Take this medicine with a full glass of water, at the same time every day. If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose the next day. This medicine is to be taken once a day.
• In addition to raloxifene, your healthcare provider may recommend that you take a calcium supplement with vitamin D (Vitamin D helps the calcium be absorbed better).
• The amount of drug that you will be given depends on many factors, including your general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer or situation being treated. Your doctor will determine your dose and length of time you will take this medication.

Side effects :

Important things to remember about the side effects are :

• Most people do not experience all of the side effects listed.
• Side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset and duration.
• Side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after treatment is complete.
• There are many options to help minimize or prevent side effects.
• There is no relationship between the presence or severity of side effects and the effectiveness of the medication.

The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking raloxifene :

Note : There are no common side effects of raloxifene

These side effects are less common side effects (occurring in about 10-29%) of patients receiving raloxifene :

• Hot flashes (see sexuality)
• Flu-like syndrome
• Joint pain
• Rhinitis (see cold symptoms)

When to contact your doctor or health care provider :

Seek emergency help immediately and notify your health care provider, it you experience the following symptoms :

• Sudden shortness of breath and/or chest pain

Precautions :

• Before early treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). Do not take aspirin, or products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this.
• This medicine may increase your risk for rising blood clots. Tell your doctor or health care provider if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs, lungs or if you have ever had a stroke. If you are having surgery, or will be in bed for long periods of time, your doctor may temporarily tell you to stop taking the medication, until you recover.
• Tell your doctor if you have a record of liver or kidney sickness.
• Inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or may be pregnant prior to starting this treatment. Pregnancy category X (raloxifene may cause fetal harm when given to a pregnant woman. This drug must not be given to a pregnant woman or a woman who intends to become pregnant. If a woman becomes pregnant while taking raloxifene, the medication must be stopped immediately and the woman given proper counseling).
• Do not breast feed while taking this medication.

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