Ralista 60 mg Tablet

Ralista 60 mg (Raloxifene)

Raloxifene is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (a type of joint disease that causes stiffness, pain and loss of joint movement) in postmenopausal women. It is also used to prevent invasive breast cancer.

How it works

Raloxifene belongs to class of medications called selective estrogen receptor modulators. It acts by mimicking the effect of estrogen to enhance the density of the bone.

What is Raloxifene?

Raloxifene, also sold under the trade names Evista, Ralista (produced by Cipla) among several other names in the world, is a medication used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Raloxifene alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body, thereby reducing bone tissue loss. It is also prescribed for the reduction of the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis or who are at an elevated risk of invasive breast cancer.
Raloxifene may also be given for conditions not listed above.

Important Information about Raloxifene

You must not take Ralista 60 mg (Ralista) medication if you are allergic to its active ingredient Raloxifene, if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have ever had a blood clot. Although a postmenopausal woman will not get pregnant, this medication can cause birth defects and should not be used during pregnancy. Let your doctor know immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.
You will be required to stop Raloxifene (Ralista) medication if you must have a surgery or bed rest. You should stop taking this medication at least 72 hours before your surgery begins. Any healthcare personnel who treats you must know that you are taking Raloxifene.
If you are travelling for a long time while taking Raloxifene like a long haul flight, make sure that you relax by taking short walks during your journey, thereby avoiding continuously sitting still.

Before taking Raloxifene

Before taking Raloxifene medication, discuss above all the points that are mentioned above with your doctor and take necessary precautions.
Let your doctor know beforehand if you have these conditions: heart disease, especially coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis); high blood pressure; liver or kidney disease; a history of stroke or mini stroke (TIA); high triglycerides (often due to high cholesterol in blood); if you have not gone through menopause; or If you have a history of breast cancer.
If any of these conditions matches your case, you may require special medical tests and Raloxifene dose adjustment from usual dosage for safe treatment.

Raloxifene is categorized as FDA Pregnancy category X meaning you must not take Raloxifene medication if you are pregnant. Notify your doctor if you become pregnant while taking this medication. It is unknown if Raloxifene can pass into breast milk or harm a nursing baby. Talk to your doctor about this and don?t take this medicine without your doctor?s advice.

How should I take Raloxifene?

Take Raloxifene medication strictly as directed by your doctor. Don?t alter the dosage under any situation unless or otherwise advised by your doctor or you may witness dangerous effects of the medication. Raloxifene can be taken with or without food. It can be taken at any point of time during the day, but try to maintain a fixed schedule and take it at the same time daily.
Raloxifene is not a single form of treatment for your bone loss condition. Your osteoporosis treatment may include a combination of diet, calcium, or vitamin D supplements, and weight control. Maintain these properly for best results.
Always store Raloxifene in a cool and dry place.

Doses

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Raloxifene, take it as soon as you remember it. If the time to take the next dose is near, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Don?t take extra medication to compensate for the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Get medical help if you have taken an overdose of Raloxifene, symptoms of which may include leg cramps and dizziness.

Raloxifene Side Effects

• Leg cramps
• Peripheral edema
• Flu-like symptoms
• Joint pain
• Sweating
• Hot flashes

Interaction with other Drugs

Raloxifene can interact with these medications so let your doctor know if you use these or any other medications: birth control pills or HRT drugs; diazoxide; cholestyramine; or a blood thinner such as warfarin.

The drugs mentioned above are not the only ones which may interact with Raloxifen (Ralista). There may be others as well. Share the list of all medicines you use at present with your doctor and never start a new medication on your own.