Raloxifene Hcl (Raloxifene Hcl)
Overview of Raloxifene Hcl
Raloxifene Hcl is a nonsteroidal antioestrogen with some oestrogenic activity. Raloxifene Hcl is used in women who are at great risk of post-menopausal osteoporosis. Raloxifene Hcl is also indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women.
Indication of Raloxifene Hcl
Raloxifene Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Prevention of osteoporosis, Sedation with amnesia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Postmenopausal disorders.
Contraindication of Raloxifene Hcl
Raloxifene (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Thrombosis,Vaginal bleeding.
Side Effects of Raloxifene Hcl
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Raloxifene (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Insomnia, Rashes, Depression, Weight gain, Hot flushes, Increased intracranial pressure, Migraine, Gastroenteritis.
Precautions of Raloxifene Hcl
Raloxifene should be used with caution in patients with any allergy (especially drug allergies), blood clots, heart failure, cancer or liver disease. This drug should be stopped at least 3 days before and during long periods of inactivity (e.g.bed rest). Blood clots, though unlikely, are more common when not moving. Avoid long periods of sitting or lying down during travel. This drug should not be used during pregnancy or lactation. This drug should not be used in children.