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Indications

Evista, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that goes by the chemical name raloxifene, is an FDA-approved medication for postmenopausal women that prevents and treats osteoporosis.

In addition, Evista is prescribed to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in women with osteoporosis. Its mechanism of action involves the slowing of bone loss and the preservation of bone strength by targeting specific estrogen receptors.

Use and Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Osteoporosis:

• 60 mg orally per day
  • Comments:
    • For treatment or prevention of osteoporosis, advise patients to add supplemental calcium and/or vitamin D if daily intake is inadequate.
    • When this drug is used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer, the optimum duration of treatment is not known.
  • Uses:
    • Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
    • Reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and/or at high risk of invasive breast cancer.

Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Osteoporosis:

• 60 mg orally per day
  • Comments:
    • For treatment or prevention of osteoporosis, advise patients to add supplemental calcium and/or vitamin D if daily intake is inadequate.
    • When this drug is used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer, the optimum duration of treatment is not known.
  • Uses:
    • Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
    • Reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and/or at high risk of invasive breast cancer.

Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Breast Cancer:

• 60 mg orally per day
  • Comments:
    • For treatment or prevention of osteoporosis, advise patients to add supplemental calcium and/or vitamin D if daily intake is inadequate.
    • When this drug is used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer, the optimum duration of treatment is not known.
  • Uses:
    • Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
    • Reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and/or at high risk of invasive breast cancer.

Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Hot flashes
• Leg cramps

Call your doctor for medical advice if it persists or worsens.

Serious side effects include:

• Signs of a blood clot
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Redness, or warmth on the legs or arms
  • Chest pain
  • Troubled breathing
  • Sudden vision changes
  • Coughing of blood
• Signs of stroke
  • Weakness on one side of the body
  • Troubled speaking
  • Vision changes
• Severe allergic reaction

Get medical help if any of them is experienced. Take note that the side effects listed here are not the complete lists.

Cautions

This medicine should be taken with great caution, especially if you have the following conditions:

• Blood clots – Raloxifene may increase the risk of blood clots; it is not recommended to use this medicine if you have blood clots in your legs, lungs, or eyes.
• Heart attack or high risk of the attack – this medicine can increase the risk of dying on stroke
• Pregnant – This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women, for it may harm the unborn child; inform your doctor if you get pregnant or planning to get pregnant while on this medication.

Form and Strengths

Evista is available in the following form and strengths:

• Evista Tablet:
  • 60mg
• Raloxifene Tablet:
  • 60mg

FAQ

How long to take Evista for Osteoporosis?

This medication is indicated for long-term treatment; it is usually prescribed for about 3 to 5 years.

Can this medication cure invasive breast cancer?

This medication reduces the risk of developing invasive breast cancer, but it does not cure it.

Can Evista reduce vasomotor symptoms as estrogen medicine does?

This medication is not estrogen, and it will not work on relieving vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

Resources:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5335887/
2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5334/evista-oral/details
3. https://www.drugs.com/evista.html#dosage