Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Selective estrogen receptor modulators
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- To prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
- To lower the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Raloxifene (Evista) Drug Class
Raloxifene (ral-ox-eh-feen) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).
Raloxifene (Evista) Age Range
Raloxifene is approved for use in postmenopausal women. This drug is not indicated in premenopausal women or in men. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients under 18 years of age.
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