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Generic raloxifene - Ralista - Raloxifene HCI Product:Generic raloxifene / Ralista
Drug name: Raloxifene HCI
Packaging
Type:Strips of 10 x 60mg Tablets
Manufacturer: Cipla
Why is this medication prescribed?
Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis,
a disease common in post menopausal women, which results in bones that break easily.
Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) works by acting increasing the density of bone (similar to estrogen), a female hormone produced by the body.
Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) may also assist in the treatment of
cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.
How should this medicine be used?
It is usually taken once a day, with or without food.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) exactly as directed. Do not take more or less than prescribed
by your doctor.
Take Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) even if you feel good. Do not stop taking Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) without consulting your doctor.
What side effects can this medication cause?
The side effects may include:
- hot flashes
- leg cramps
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
If you experience any of the following
side effects you should tell your doctor immediately:
- sudden chest pain
- difficulty breathing
- blurred vision
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene),
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) or any
other drugs.
- Tell your doctort what
medications you are
taking, especially the following: anticoagulants and estrogen or hormone replacement therapy.
- Tell your doctor if you have cancer and if you have or have ever had
high cholesterol or triglycerides, liver disease, blood clots or heart failure.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene), call your
doctor immediately. Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) may harm the fetus.
- Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) increases the risk of blood clots.
Therefore you should stop taking
Generic raloxifene (Raloxifene) 72 hours before a long period of lying down.
During long trips, you must get up and walk around
every once in a while.
- Tell your doctor if you develop unexplained vaginal bleeding
or spotting or if you notice any changes in your breasts.
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