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Raloxifene

 
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    Oral
    Raloxifene
    Evista 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • A selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that agonises oestrogen receptors in bone and antagonises oestrogen receptors in the breast and uterus. Prevents bone resorption and thus presents bone loss.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Post-menopausal osteoporosis.

  • Contraindications

  • Past DVT / PE.
  • Adverse Effects
  • URTI
  • Nausea / vomiting
  • Hot flushes
  • Arthralgia / myalgia
  • DVT / PE
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