Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

Information About Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

About Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

Medicine Brand FIONA 60MG TAB 7S is manufactured by DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD and mainly contents the generic drug Raloxifene.

Pakaging

7SX1

Active Ingredients For Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

Raloxifene 60 mg

Diseases List For Which Fiona 60mg Tab 7s Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Postmenopausal osteoporosis

Other Significations For Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

This Medication Estrogen is a hormone which among other actions regulates the turnover formation and destruction of bone Decreases in estrogen levels that are seen after menopause or after removal of the ovaries lead to a loss of bone density and weakened bones a condition called osteoporosis Raloxifene decreases bone turnover and increases bone density although not to the same extent as estrogen itself This makes bones stronger and prevents fractures in women with osteoporosis Raloxifene is called a selective estrogen receptor modulator since it has effects like estrogen on some tissues but inhibits the effects of estrogen on other tissues Raloxifene decreases low density lipoprotein LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood however unlike estrogen raloxifene does not increase high density lipoprotein HDL or good cholesterol The FDA approved raloxifene in December 1997

Precautions To Be Taken Before Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

Cholestyramine Questran Reduces The Absorption Of Raloxifene Therefore These Two Medications Should Be Taken Several Hours Apart Raloxifene May Slightly Reduce The Ability Of Blood To Clot And Thus Increase The Effects Of Medications That Reduce Clotting Blood Thinners Therefore If Raloxifene Is Given With Blood Thinners Such As Warfarin Coumadin The Ability Of Blood To Clot May Need To Be Monitored More Closely With Frequent Measurements Of The Prothrombin Time Of Blood

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

Can We Take Fiona 60mg Tab 7s During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

Can We Use Fiona 60mg Tab 7s During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Fiona 60mg Tab 7s

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity