{"id":18825,"date":"2017-12-08T21:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T15:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18825"},"modified":"2018-07-30T15:14:37","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T09:44:37","slug":"evista","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18825","title":{"rendered":"Evista \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Evista<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator\u00a0(SERM)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong>raloxifene hydrochloride <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">SERM group of drugs have an estrogenic and anti-estrogenic action which varies with the tissue.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Evista has an anti-estrogenic action in breast &amp; uterus and a partial estrogenic action in bone and heart. On reaching menopause, hormonal alterations predispose a woman to osteoporosis and breast cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Inside the bone, Evista mimics the female hormone, estrogen by acting on estrogen receptors. By doing so, it affects the bone turnover and reduces the bone damage. On the other hand, inside the breast, it acts as an estrogen antagonist, thus preventing the risk of developing invasive breast cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Evista Approved by FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yes, the\u00a0U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration)\u00a0has approved Evista to prevent osteoporosis and breast cancer in post-menopausal women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Evista:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Evista is mainly indicated in following clinical scenarios:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Osteoporosis:<\/strong>\u00a0Osteoporosis or &#8220;porous bone&#8221; is a disorder characterized by bone thinning (low bone mass), which further results in fragile bones prone to fracture. It usually affects the spine, hip as well as wrist. Evista by its estrogen-mimicking action in the bone prevents and treats osteoporosis in women.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Breast cancer: <\/strong>It is a well-established fact that prolonged exposure to estrogen increases the risk of developing breast cancer in women. By blocking the action of estrogen in female breast, Evista reduces the risk of breast cancer. Thus, it is used\u00a0to prevent the occurrence of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and also in women who are otherwise at risk of developing breast cancer. However, it must be noted that Evista does not cure breast cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Evista Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Whenever the word \u2018side effects\u2019 appear, patients generally feel anxious and run to the nearest clinic for advice and solace. But it is not always the wrong medicine which causes side effects. Many times, people\u2019s inattentiveness and negligence in the form of overdose, missed dose and irregular dose can be a cause. Well whatever is the reason, if you find these negative effects then just go for medical assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">bloody or cloudy urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">difficulty or painful urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">leg cramping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">frequent urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">vaginal itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of Evista:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You have to use this drug in the precise quantity your general practitioner prescribes you. Always follow all the directions mentioned on the prescription label carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can take Evista without or with food. You can take this drug any time of the day, but preferably at the\u00a0same time every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In case your Evista pill is packaged on blister cards, then follow the following instructions carefully before taking the tablet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Every blister card includes 15 pills labeled with the week\u2019s different day. You have to use them day wise or week wise and in the dose prescribed by your doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In case you refill your prescription and planning to start a new blister pack, then take the tablet labeled one day after you took your last dose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Keep taking the medication one tablet per day, unless your doctor has told you otherwise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take Evista at the same time every day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The tablet at the <\/span>center<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of the blister card has to be taken last before starting a new blister card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Before undergoing any surgical process, you must inform your surgeon in advance that you are using Evista to prevent complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss the Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if you are about to take the next scheduled dose, you need not take the missed dose and can proceed with the next scheduled dose. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There is no specific antidote for Evista. Hence, seek emergency medical help in case of overdose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Evista:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Many drugs can cause complications when taken with Evista. Most common drugs are as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">blood thinner like warfarin (Coumadin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">diazepam (Valium)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">diazoxide (Proglycem)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">lidocaine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are several other drugs which can interact with Evista. Hence, inform your healthcare provider about your entire drug history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits You Must Follow When on Evista:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A healthy lifestyle enhances the efficacy of treatment. Hence, cut down the intake of nicotine, tobacco or alcohol when on Evista. Along with medication, incorporation of vitamin D and calcium in the diet is necessary to counteract osteoporosis.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Also, inform your doctor if you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">high blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">kidney or liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a history of TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack) or stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">high triglycerides<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">allergic to raloxifene<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a history of breast cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">if you have not attained menopause yet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Evista is just a part of the overall treatment, which may include exercise, diet, vitamin D or calcium supplements and weight control. So follow them properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe Is Evista for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Evista is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy as evidence of fetal anomalies exist. Also, Evista is excreted in milk and is, therefore contraindicated in lactating mothers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Evista:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Addiction liability of Evista is unknown. However, do not stop the drug abruptly without consulting your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Evista:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Evista is not an over-the-counter medication and is usually available on a prescription only.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Evista Category:\u00a0Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator\u00a0(SERM) Generic Name: raloxifene hydrochloride Introduction and Quick Information: SERM group of drugs have an estrogenic and anti-estrogenic action which varies with the tissue.\u00a0Evista has an anti-estrogenic action in breast &amp; uterus and a partial estrogenic action in bone and heart. 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