Evista Raloxifene: Drug Usage, Precautions & Interactions to Consider part 1
Osteoporosis or bone loss is quite prevalent among postmenopausal women. Continuous bone erosion will significantly increase the risk of fractures among women. To treat and prevent bone loss, there are a number of effective prescription and generic drugs available both online and offline. Generic Evista (Japanese : エビスタ ) (Raloxifene) is one such potent drug used by women to treat osteoporosis after menopause. The drug slows down the process of bone loss, thereby sustaining strong bones and warding off fractures.
Drug Usage
Evista is quite dissimilar from natural hormones such as estrogens and progestins. But, it works in a manner similar to estrogen in some portions of the body. As a selective estrogen receptor modulator or SERM, Raloxifene aids in preserving bone mass and at the same time, does not have an effect on the uterus and breast like estrogen. Generic Evista however provides no relief from the symptoms related to menopause, e.g. hot flashes. Women who are yet to attain the menopause stage should not at all use this medication. Children are also barred from using it.