{"id":21582,"date":"2022-05-30T06:06:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T06:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21582"},"modified":"2022-05-30T10:40:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T10:40:57","slug":"raloxifene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/raloxifene\/","title":{"rendered":"Raloxifene &#8211; Raloxifene hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>60 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>raloxifene hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Raloxifene STADA is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene Stada belongs to a group of non-hormonal medicines called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs).\u00a0When a woman reaches\u00a0menopause\u00a0(menopause), the levels of the female sex hormone,\u00a0estrogen, fall.\u00a0Raloxifene Stada mimics some of the positive effects of\u00a0estrogen\u00a0after\u00a0menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene Stada is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal\u00a0women.\u00a0Raloxifene Stada reduces the risk of bone fractures in the spine in women who\u00a0suffer from osteoporosis after\u00a0menopause.\u00a0No reduced risk of hip fractures has been shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your skeleton thin and fragile &#8211; this disease is especially common in postmenopausal\u00a0women.\u00a0Although no symptoms are noticed at first, osteoporosis increases the risk of bone fractures, especially in the spine, hips, and wrists.\u00a0Osteoporosis can also cause back pain, reduce body length and give a bent back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene contained in Raloxifene Stada may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Raloxifene STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Raloxifene STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to raloxifene or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if there is still a possibility that you may become pregnant;\u00a0Raloxifene Stada can harm your unborn baby<\/li><li>if you are being treated or have been treated for blood clots (clots in the legs, lungs, or\u00a0retina\u00a0of the eye )<\/li><li>if you have liver disease (eg cirrhosis of the liver, slightly impaired liver function, or jaundice in bile disorders)<\/li><li>if you get bleeding from the abdomen for no known reason;\u00a0then you need to be examined by a doctor<\/li><li>if you have uterine cancer, experience with raloxifene in women with this disease is limited<\/li><li>if you have severe kidney problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Raloxifene Stada, if you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>is immobile for some time, for example wheelchair bound, in need of hospitalization or to be bedridden to recover after an operation or after an unexpected illness<\/li><li>get estrogen tablets (or other estrogen medicines to be taken by mouth)<\/li><li>have breast cancer, as experience with raloxifene treatment in women with this disease is limited<\/li><li>have had a brain injury (due to a disease in a blood vessel or clot, such as a brain haemorrhage or\u00a0stroke\u00a0) or if your doctor has told you that you are at high risk of getting one.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene Stada is unlikely to cause genital bleeding.&nbsp;Therefore, genital bleeding when taking this medicine is unexpected.&nbsp;You should then have a doctor examine you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene Stada does not help with menopause problems, such as&nbsp;hot flashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene Stada lowers total cholesterol and&nbsp;LDL&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;(the &#8220;bad&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;).&nbsp;Raloxifene Stada does not usually affect&nbsp;triglycerides&nbsp;or&nbsp;HDL&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;(the &#8220;good&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;)&nbsp;.&nbsp;You should still talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have previously taken&nbsp;estrogen&nbsp;and received very high triglyceride levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Raloxifene STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking certain medicines for the heart (&nbsp;digitalis&nbsp;) or blood thinners (&nbsp;anticoagulants&nbsp;, such as&nbsp;warfarin&nbsp;), your doctor may need to change the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of these medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking cholestyramine, which is most commonly used as a lipid-lowering medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene Stada should only be used by women whose menstruation has completely stopped and should not be taken by women who are still able to have children.&nbsp;Raloxifene Stada can harm your unborn baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Raloxifene Stada while breast-feeding, as this medicine may pass into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene Stada does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raloxifene STADA contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Raloxifene Stada contains&nbsp;lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Raloxifene Stada contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.&nbsp;is next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Raloxifene STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage&nbsp;and<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet per day.&nbsp;It does not matter when you take the tablet on the day, but it is easier to remember the medicine if you take the tablet at the same time each day.&nbsp;You can take the tablet with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed whole, either with or without water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Usage time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how long to continue taking Raloxifene Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may also advise you to take calcium tablets and&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Raloxifene STADA than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.\u00a0If you take more Raloxifene Stada than you should if you have leg cramps and dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Raloxifene STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take one tablet as soon as you remember to do so and then continue as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Raloxifen STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Raloxifene Stada without talking to your doctor first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you continue to take Raloxifen Stada as your doctor advised.&nbsp;Raloxifene Stada can only treat or prevent your osteoporosis if you continue to take the tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of this medicine is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;seen with raloxifene treatment have been mild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hot flashes (&nbsp;vasodilation&nbsp;)<\/li><li>flu symptoms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>leg cramps<\/li><li>swelling of hands, feet and legs (peripheral&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>gallstones&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>increased risk of blood clots in the legs (deep&nbsp;vein thrombosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>increased risk of blood clots in the lungs (&nbsp;pulmonary embolism&nbsp;)<\/li><li>increased risk of blood clots in the eyes (&nbsp;retinal&nbsp;venous thrombosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>the skin around a vein becomes red and tender (superficial venous&nbsp;thrombophlebitis&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>rash<\/li><li>symptoms from the stomach or intestines, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and upset stomach<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>decreased&nbsp;platelet count<\/li><li>blood clot in an&nbsp;artery&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;stroke&nbsp;)<\/li><li>headache (including&nbsp;migraine&nbsp;)<\/li><li>mild symptoms in the breasts, such as pain, swelling and tenderness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, the levels of liver enzymes in the blood may increase during treatment with Raloxifen Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Raloxifen STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is raloxifene hydrochloride.&nbsp;Each tablet contains 60 mg of raloxifene hydrochloride, equivalent to 56 mg of raloxifene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tablet core&nbsp;<\/strong><em>:<\/em>&nbsp;sodium starch glycolate, citric acid monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate, poloxamer, magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tablet cover&nbsp;<\/strong><em>:<\/em>&nbsp;hypromellose,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, titanium dioxide (E171) and macrogol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raloxifene Stada 60 mg film-coated tablets are white and oval.&nbsp;They are packed in blister cards.&nbsp;The packs contain 10, 14, 28, 30, 84, 90, 98, 100 or 126 tablets.&nbsp;Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other manufacturers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmathen SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 Dervenakion 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