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Evista
(raloxifene)-
In this factsheet:
- How does Evista work? What will it do for me?
- How should I use Evista?
- What form(s) does Evista come in?
- Who should NOT take Evista?
- What side effects are possible with Evista?
- Are there any other precautions or warnings for Evista?
- What other drugs could interact with Evista?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
| 02239028 | EVISTA 60MG TABLET |
How does Evista work? What will it do for me?
Raloxifene belongs to a family of medications called selective estrogen receptor modifiers or SERMs. Selective estrogen receptor modifiers are chemically related to estrogen. They have been modified in an effort to keep the beneficial effects while reducing the side effects associated with estrogen. Raloxifene is the first of this family of medications to be released in Canada. Raloxifene is used for the prevention of osteoporosis in women who are at menopause or beyond.
The benefits of raloxifene stem from its ability to slow the breaking down of bone. Bone density improvements in terms of increases, or slowing down of decreases, can be detected within one year by a simple procedure known as a bone mineral density test.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use Evista?
The recommended initial adult dose of raloxifene is 60 mg daily at the same time each day, with or without food.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does Evista come in?
Each white, elliptical, film-coated tablet, imprinted on one side with the tablet code "4165" in blue ink, contains raloxifene HCl 60 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: anhydrous lactose, crospovidone, FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, macrogol 400, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 80, povidone and titanium dioxide E171.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.Who should NOT take Evista?
Raloxifene should not be taken by women who:
- are capable of becoming pregnant
- are allergic to the product or any of its components
- have had thrombosis (blood clots)
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