Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
Information About Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
About Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
The Medicine Brand Fiona 60 mg is manufactured by Dr Reddy Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Raloxifene.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
Raloxifene 60 mg
Diseases List For Which Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Other Significations For Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
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 Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
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 Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
Can We Take Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg 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 Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
Can We Use Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg 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 Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity
More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity
Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg Is Manufactured By , Dr Reddy Laboratories Ltd
Raloxifene- Fiona 60 Mg Contains Mainly The Drug Raloxifene