Raloxifene

🧮 Dose calculator

Osteoporosis / calcium and vitamin D deficiency · Regimen source: FDA Raloxifene · 2.1

• • With or without food. Calcium and vitamin D if intake is inadequate. FDA Raloxifene · 2.1FDA Raloxifene · 2.2

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyContraindicated

  Label: contraindicated in pregnancy. FDA Raloxifene · 4

  “… nd retinal vein thrombosis [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. 4.2 Pregnancy Raloxifene hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated for use in pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) ].”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Raloxifene · 8.2

  “Risk Summary Raloxifene hydrochloride is not indicated for use in females of reproductive potential.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Raloxifene · 8.4

  “Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Raloxifene · 8.5

  “Of the total number of patients in placebo-controlled clinical studies of raloxifene hydrochloride, 61% were 65 and over, while 15.5% were 75 and over.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.