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Raloxifene is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Raloxifene depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Raloxifene is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Female) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Raloxifene is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Raloxifene safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Raloxifene. If you are pregnant, do not take Raloxifene without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Raloxifene safe during breastfeeding?
Raloxifene may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Raloxifene, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Raloxifene.
What is the effect of Raloxifene on the Kidneys?
Raloxifene may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Raloxifene on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Raloxifene. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Raloxifene only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Raloxifene on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Raloxifene. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Raloxifene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Raloxifene unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Raloxifene habit forming or addictive?
Raloxifene does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Raloxifene you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Raloxifene only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Raloxifene in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Raloxifene
Raloxifene may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Raloxifene
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Raloxifene with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Evista (raloxifene hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 314
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1078-1079