Evista
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Evista Information
Evista is a drug generically known as Raloxifene. Evista works by altering the bone formation and reduces bone breakdown in the body. The loss of bone tissue is also prevented by the action of Evista.
Evista
Indications
Evista
is indicated and prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis in women who are
on their post menopausal stages.
Evista
may also be used for other purposes aside from the ones mentioned above.
Evista
Warnings
For
some reasons, it is not advised that you take Evista if you are scheduled to
undergo surgery. You have to temporarily cease taking Evista if you are to
undergo surgery.
When
deciding to take Evista, you have to inform your doctor first if you have been
exposed or have been a victim or have had a history of the following diseases:
- Blood coagulation problems
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Significant increase in triglycerides
- Liver Malfunctions
If
you have/had any of the above mentioned medical conditions, you may be advised
that your dosage be lowered or a special monitoring be allotted to keep track
of the medicine’s reaction in your body.
For
pregnant women, Evista is a drug categorized under the pregnancy category X.
This means that Evista is known drug to cause birth defects in babies
especially on the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. In the case of
breastfeeding mothers, it is not yet known whether the active ingredient of
Evista which is Raloxifene is passed into the composition of breast milk. It is
strongly advised though that you should weigh the decision to breast feed
properly and thoroughly discuss it with your doctor.
If
you are taking Evista, you should refrain from sitting still for long periods
of time and traveling that would cramp space and prevent movements should also
be avoided.
Evista
Intake Guidelines
Evista
should be taken exactly as your doctor prescribed the intake. It can be taken
with or without prior food intake.
Each
dose of Evista must be taken at around the same time each day.
A
good diet regimen should be observed when taking Evista to ensure its proper
function. Your doctor may advise you to take supplements of Vitamin D and
calcium if these substances cannot be sufficiently obtained from your regular
diet.
Evista
Dosage
The
exact dosage of Evista can only be exactly determined by your doctor. It may be
dependent on your current bone density, your diet and your overall bone health.
Evista
Side Effects
Taking
Evista may entail side effects as with any other medicines. Among the side
effects related to the intake of Evista are:
- Allergic reactions (for patients who are allergic to the components of Evista)
- Pain in the legs
- Swelling of legs
- Abrupt chest pains
- Changes in vision
- Unexplainable vaginal bleeding
- Leg cramps
- Muscle soreness
- Weight gain and bloating
- Hot flashes
- Rashes
- Excessive sweating
Other
side effects may also occur and they may not be mentioned here but if you
experience side effects that are bothersome and intolerable immediately seek
medical advice.
Evista
Drug Reactions
Evista
and these drugs may not work well if combined:
- Cholestyramine
- Colestipol
- Blood thinners or anticoagulants such as Warfarin
- Estrogen, Progesterone or any other hormonal medicines
You
should talk this over with your doctor if you are taking any of the mentioned
drugs.
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