Daewoong Raloxifene Hydrochloride Tablet 60 mg

Adult dosage

Administer 60 mg orally once daily as Raloxifene Hydrochloride.

This medication may increase the risk of blood clots in the blood, so it should be discontinued if immobilization lasts for a long time. Caution is necessary in patients with impaired liver function as the concentration of this medication can increase, and regular liver function tests should be conducted. It is not advisable for premenopausal women as safety has not been confirmed. Postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease or high risk may increase the risk of stroke when taking this medication, so careful judgment is required. Women who are pregnant, potentially pregnant, or breastfeeding should not take this medication, as it may be harmful to the fetus or baby. Patients with a history of thrombosis, liver disorders, unexplained uterine bleeding, or endometrial cancer should also avoid using this medication. Patients with high triglycerides or poor kidney function should exercise caution when using this medication. During use, facial flushing or leg cramps may occur, as well as cold symptoms or swelling. When used with other medications, there may be interactions, and consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is recommended. This medication is used for the treatment of osteoporosis, and it is advisable to take it with calcium and vitamin D. Improving smoking and drinking habits can be beneficial. It should not be used by pregnant, breastfeeding women, children, or men, and there is no special caution needed for the elderly. In case of overdose, dizziness or leg cramps may occur, so immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary. Store this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

• Deep vein thrombosis
• pulmonary embolism
• retinal vein thrombosis
• superficial venous thrombophlebitis
• venous thromboembolism
• arterial thromboembolism
• retinal vein occlusion
• stroke
• death related to deep vein thrombosis
• thrombocytopenia

Mild side effects

Vasodilation (facial flushing), leg cramps, cold symptoms, peripheral edema, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion, headache, rash, breast symptoms (pain, swelling, and tenderness), vaginal bleeding, facial swelling, heartburn, constipation, itching, palpitations, fever, fatigue, sweating, myalgia, insomnia, perineal pain, weight gain, arthritis, rheumatism-like symptoms, pain, fatigue, tightness, chest discomfort, skin lesions, anxiety, weight loss, cramps, vision problems.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is recommended to keep the medication at a temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

14 tablets/PTP [14 tablets/PTP packaging x 1], 28 tablets/PTP [14 tablets/PTP packaging x 2]