Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
Chemical Name:
RALOXIFENE (ral-OX-I-feen)
Drug Manufacturer:
LILLY
Common Uses:
Evista is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. These medicines are structurally different from hormones, including estrogens and progestins.
How to use Evista:
Follow the directions for using Evista provided by your doctor. Evista may come with a patient information leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Evista. Evista may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE Evista at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Evista, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
Cautions:
It is important to have enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have questions about your diet or about taking dietary supplements such as calcium or vitamin D. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor that you are using Evista. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. DO NOT USE Evista if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Evista IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Evista.
Possible Side Effects:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Evista include hot flashes or leg cramps. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience swelling of hands, feet, or legs; breast pain or enlargement; unusual weight gain; or abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience pain in your calves, leg swelling, sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, or changes in vision. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
