Raloxifene

Raloxifene is used in female patients suffering from breast cancer. The drug is also known as a selective estrogen receptor modulator or SERM. It helps to maintain the level estrogen to prevent osteoporosis of bones, while it acts as an anti-estrogen compound on the breast and uterus. This medicine is administered to women suffering from postmenopausal symptoms. Women who have reached menopause are at a potential risk for breast cancer and osteoporosis. It also helps to decrease breast density which provides additional protection from breast cancer. To prevent osteoporosis, the drug has to be supplemented with calcium or Vitamin D in the diet daily.

Some adverse side effects may include blood clotting in the arms and legs, restricting movement and causing immense pain. It can cause chest pain, hot flashes, anxiety and trouble in sleeping. It may also cause dizziness and changes in vision. The drug is also known to increase chances of fatal heart blockages, thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.

The drug is contraindicated in lactating or pregnant women. It is also not recommended for those women who may be conceiving soon as the medicine has been proven to cause certain developmental disorders in unborn babies.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Post Menopausal Osteoporosis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Breast Tenderness

• Leg Cramps

• Rash

• Abdominal Pain

• Flu-Like Symptoms

• Dyspepsia

• Breast Pain

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Ceost 60mg tablet.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Ceost 60mg tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Ceost 60mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Raloxifene as ingredient

• Osral 60mg Tablet

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Ceost 60Mg Tablet

  Comed Chemicals Ltd

• Estroact 60mg Tablet

  Kee Pharma

• Bonebay 60Mg Tablet

  Novartis India Ltd

• Ronal 60Mg Tablet

  Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

• Ralosto 60mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Posmo 60mg Tablet

  Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Evomate 60mg Tablet

  Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Ralotab 60mg Tablet

  Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Esserm 60mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

This medication works by binding to estrogen receptors. Therefore, the differential expression of multiple estrogen-regulated genes in different tissues is seen. It generates effects on bones that have a semblance to the function of estrogen. As a result bone loss among postmenstrual women is reduced.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Acitrom 4Mg Tablet

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  Acenomac 3Mg Tablet

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  Acenomac 1Mg Tablet

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  Acenomac 2Mg Tablet

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