Evista Information:
Evista (generic name: Raloxifene HCl) is an approved medication for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. It is also used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in post-menopausal women who have osteoporosis, or women who are at risk of invasive breast cancer. It belongs to the group of drugs called estrogen antagonists. It is not know exactly how raloxifene works, but in the bones it appears to mimic estrogen, which is essential to bone health. In the breasts, it appears to block the effect of estrogen. In women who go through the menopause, the estrogen levels drop quickly, which results in a breakdown of the bone causing the bones to become less dense. This leads to osteoporosis which causes fractures and bone breakages. In breast cancer, the cancerous cells and surrounding tissue need estrogen to continue their growth and to help the cells to migrate, however Evista blocks the estrogen and therefore the cells cannot grow or move.
Evista Side Effects:
As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Evista including hot flashes, headache, dizziness, leg pain, joint pain, increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and runny or stuffy nose. More serious side effects may include sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, changes in vision, speech problems, balance problems, pain or swelling in the legs, breast pain, tender breasts, pain or burning when urinating, severe pain in the lower back, unusual vaginal bleeding, fever, chills sore throat or body aches. If you experience any side effects you must seek medical attention immediately for safety.
Evista Directions:
You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Evista to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Evista comes in tablet form. You should swallow Evista whole with a glass of water. Try to take Evista at the same time every day. Each blister pack contains 15 tablets each labelled with a different day of the week. When starting a new pack, start taking the tablet for the correct day, which should be the next day after your last dose. Evista should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat.
Evista Precautions:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Evista, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You must consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, high triglycerides, a history of stroke, history of breast cancer or if you have not yet gone through the menopause. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Evista, including blood thinners such as warfarin, diazepam, diazoxide, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, hormone drugs or cholestyramine. It is important that you inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding as Evista may cause harm to unborn and new born babies, although it is unlikely that a post-menopausal woman would be pregnant.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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