Evista drug information
Posted by admin on April 14, 2008Description
Evista (chemical name is raloxifene) reduces the amount of calcium lost from bones. It helps to prevent bone loss and to increase normal healthy bone formation in patients with osteoporosis. Raloxifene does not reduce hot flashes associated with estrogen deficiency.
Recommendations
Raloxifene tablets are taken by mouth. They can be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a full glass of water. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Precautions
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Do not stop taking raloxifene except on your prescriber’s advice. You should make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet while you are taking raloxifene. Discuss your dietary needs with your health care professional or nutritionist. Exercise may help to prevent bone loss. Discuss your exercise needs with your prescriber or health care professional. Raloxifene can rarely cause blood clots. You should avoid long periods of bed rest while taking raloxifene. If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking raloxifene. Raloxifene should be stopped at least 3 days before surgery. After sugery, it should be restarted only after you are walking again. It should not be restarted while you still need long periods of bed rest.