Evista
Developed to mitigate postmenopausal bone density loss to support skeletal matrix strength and target breast tissue safety.
- Categories
- Oncology Support · Bone Health
- Active ingredient
- Raloxifene
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 60mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Evista, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Evista vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Evista details
- Alternative names
- raloxifene hydrochloride
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Pharmacological class
- Estrogen Agonist/Antagonist
- Contraindications
- history of venous thromboembolism; pregnancy; prolonged immobilisation
- Minor side effects
- hot flashes; leg cramps; headache
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; sweating; joint pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cholestyramine; Warfarin; Estrogens
- Age restrictions
- Approved for postmenopausal adult females.
Serious side effects
deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate postmenopausal bone density loss to support skeletal matrix strength and target breast tissue safety.
Mechanism of action
Acts as an estrogen agonist on bone, keeping mineral density intact, but as an antagonist in breast tissue to limit cellular proliferation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Risk of fetal anomalies. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Evista is the originator brand name, made by Eli Lilly. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Eli Lilly.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Raloxifene is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.