raloxifene(Evista)
Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
Pronunciation
/rəˈlɒksɪfiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- raloxifene
- Brand names
- Evista
- Therapeutic class
- Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with or without food, any time of day.
- Discontinue 72 hours before extended immobilization (surgery, long travel) - VTE risk.
- Continue calcium and vitamin D.
- Hot flashes common; report severe leg pain/swelling, sudden chest pain or shortness of breath.
- DOES NOT increase endometrial cancer risk (unlike tamoxifen).
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