Raloxifene

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Overview:

Raloxifene
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Raloxifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) of the benzothiophene class, is similar to tamoxifen in that it produces estrogen-like effects on bone and lipid metabolism, while antagonizing the effects of estrogen on mammary tissue. Raloxifene decreases bone resorption, increases bone mineral density (BMD) and decreases incidence of fractures. Raloxifene is used in the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis and breast cancer. For the prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women

Mechanism Of Action:
Raloxifene binds to estrogen receptors, resulting in differential expression of multiple estrogen-regulated genes in different tissues. Raloxifene produces estrogen-like effects on bone, reducing resorption of bone and increasing bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Raloxifene also antagonizes the effects of estrogen on mammary tissue and blocks uterotrophic responses to estrogen.

News Articles on Raloxifene

V. Craig Jordan, Internationally Renowned Breast Cancer Scientist ...  -  20 Apr 2009
A related drug and SERM, raloxifene, also came from Jordan's laboratory. Raloxifene is used both for the prevention of breast cancer and osteoporosis. PR Newswire (press release)

Lilly Reports Strong First-Quarter 2009 Results  -  20 Apr 2009
Lilly) Efient(R) (prasugrel, Lilly) Erbitux(R) (cetuximab, ImClone Systems, Lilly) Evista(R) (raloxifene hydrochloride, Lilly) Forteo(R) (teriparatide American Chronicle

Breast density measurements can be cancer prevention tool  -  ‎Apr 5, 2009‎
...risk by taking preventive drugs like tamoxifen and raloxifene, said Cummings, who recommends density readings be added to a woman's regular mammogram. Chicago Daily Herald

Lilly wins appeal in Ariad patent litigation  -  ‎Apr 3, 2009‎
Evista or raloxifene hydrochloride is one of Eli Lilly's best-selling drugs and is intended to reduce both the risk of spinal fractures due to osteoporosis International Business Times

Bệnh loãng xương  -  ‎Apr 5, 2009‎
Ngoài ra, các dược phẩm như Raloxifene, calcitonin, estrogen, kích thích tố tuyến cận giáp cÅ©ng được dùng để trị loãng xương. Phòng tránh loãng xương đã Người Việt

هشاشة العظام لدى الرجال.. الوقاية والعلاج  -  ‎Apr 7, 2009‎
ومع ذلك Ù?إن «رالوكسيÙ?ين« raloxifene الذي يعمل على الاستروجين يظل آمنا ÙˆÙ?عالا للنساء بعد سن اليأس. إلا أن كلا الدواءين المذكورين آنÙ?ا ليسا Ù…Ù?يدا للرجال. دنيا الوطن

Questioning the Accuracy of a Recent Review of Osteoporosis ...  -  ‎Mar 16, 2009‎
Specifically regarding the inclusion of data from various studies pertaining to the relationship between raloxifene and breast cancer, we did include data Annals of Internal Medicine

Lilly Granted Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Launch of ...  -  ‎Mar 9, 2009‎
Also, the company cannot predict whether generic raloxifene will be marketed prior to the resolution of this litigation. Other risk factors that may affect PR Newswire (press release)

Older women with the metabolic syndrome had a 66 percent increase ...  -  ‎Mar 11, 2009‎
The 4895 study participants were enrollees in the Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene Evaluation trial, which examined the effect of the osteoporosis drug Media Newswire (press release)

Federal Circuit Affirms Extension of Stay Against Teva's Generic ...  -  ‎Feb 25, 2009‎
6458811; 6797719; and 6894064--covering raloxifene particle size and formulations. On July 8, 2008, Teva amended its ANDA to include a new particle-size Seeking Alpha

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Cognitive Impairment  -  ‎Mar 9, 2009‎
To assess the association, the researchers conducted a subgroup analysis of the Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene Evaluation (MORE) study of 4895 older women MedPage Today

Eli Lilly & Co. v. Teva Pharms. USA, Inc.  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
Teva filed an ANDA with the FDA in early 2006, seeking approval to manufacture and market generic raloxifene. . . . Lilly sued Teva on June 29, 2006, Linex Legal

Postmenopausal women should be screened for breast cancer by risk ...  -  ‎Mar 16, 2009‎
The risk for estrogen receptor–positive invasive breast cancer and invasive breast cancer overall decreased with tamoxifen and raloxifene (Evista, Lilly). Endocrine Today

Systematic Estimation Of Breast Cancer Risk Appears Justified In ...  -  ‎Mar 10, 2009‎
A meta-analysis supported the efficacy of either tamoxifen or raloxifene for primary prevention of breast cancer. Finally, a systematic review and Science Daily (press release)

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Warranted in Older Women  -  ‎Mar 11, 2009‎
..."We also found that both tamoxifen and raloxifene reduced the risk of invasive (estrogen receptor-positive) breast cancer," Dr. Cummings and associates Cancerpage.com

Lasofoxifene Decreases Risk of Breast Cancer, Fractures Among ...  -  ‎Mar 13, 2009‎
...this study," said Dr. Powles after outlining the risks and benefits of first- and second-generation SERMs (tamoxifen and raloxifene) with lasofoxifene. DG News

Aciphex cause of osteoporosis? Slowing bone loss  -  ‎Mar 3, 2009‎
Raloxifene (Evista) and estrogen therapy also increase bone density and reduce fracture risk, but their side effects and lower effectiveness (compared with Newsday

Five breakthroughs already at Scripps Florida  -  ‎Feb 19, 2009‎
Tamoxifen and raloxifene are two now on the market, and many more are under study. Assessing how well such drugs will work has been time-consuming and Palm Beach Post

Spending the Least Where It Can Do the Most  -  ‎Mar 2, 2009‎
Yet even after Lilly received FDA approval for the use of raloxifene to prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women, “Some people have already come up to Oncology Nursing News

Alternatives exist for hormone therapy  -  ‎Mar 11, 2009‎
Prescription synthetic estrogen drugs like Premarin and newer drugs like raloxifene and alendronate have been proven to reduce the symptoms of menopause and Little About

Gynecomastia Correction – The Cure for Man Boobs  -  ‎Mar 4, 2009‎
Drugs such as tamoxifen and raloxifene, which are commonly used to treat breast cancer, may be effective in treating some cases of gynecomastia as well. Best Syndication

Drug Repositioning Strategies: Innovative Strategies to Boost ...  -  ‎Mar 10, 2009‎
...successful repositioned drugs such as raloxifene (Evista; Lilly), thalidomide (Thalomid; Celegene), (Exubera;Pfizer/Nektar) have enabled innovative PharmiWeb.com (press release)

Osteoporosis Management Reviewed  -  Feb 3, 2009
For selected patient subgroups, raloxifene, calcitonin, teriparatide, or hormonal therapy may be considered. Raloxifene may be given at doses of 60 mg daily Medscape

What's the evidence for raloxifene?  -  Jan 21, 2009
There's good evidence that raloxifene can lower your chances of breaking a bone in your spine if you are a woman with osteoporosis and have been through the guardian.co.uk,

Raloxifene Associated with Thrombosis, Fatal Stroke in ...  -  Jan 14, 2009
NEW YORK JAN 13, 2009 (Reuters Health) - Treatment with the nonsteroidal selective estrogen receptor modulator raloxifene may heighten the risk of venous Cancerpage.com,

Hormone replacement therapy for women having hormone treatments  -  Jan 21, 2009
Two other drugs, tibolone and raloxifene, may also prevent thinning bones that can lead to osteoporosis. When used on their own (to treat symptoms of the guardian.co.uk,

Choosing a drug to treat osteoporosis  -  Feb 3, 2009
Raloxifene (Evista). This drug can reduce bone loss through an estrogen-like effect. A unique side-effect is that its use is associated with a reduced risk Newsday,

NCCN Updates Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Guidelines  -  Feb 3, 2009
For postmenopausal women, raloxifene is listed as equivalent to tamoxifen in reducing the risk of developing invasive breast cancer; however, PR Newswire (press release),

Servier takes NICE to court over Protelos guidance  -  Jan 21, 2009
Strontium ranelate or raloxifene (Lilly's Evista) could be used in limited circumstances for the secondary prevention of fractures in patients who are Scrip World Pharmaceutical News (subscription),

To Avoid Osteoporosis, Start Early  -  Jan 28, 2009
Women can also take raloxifene, which protects bone by slowing bone thinning and causing increased bone thickness. The third big option in medication is U.S. News & World Report,

What treatments work for osteoporosis?  -  Jan 21, 2009
They include raloxifene, teriparatide, strontium ranelate and calcitonin. We don't know what happens to your bones when you stop taking any of these drugs. guardian.co.uk,

Lilly posts loss after ImClone charges, major merger ruled out  -  Jan 30, 2009
The osteoporosis drug Evista (raloxifene), which is also approved for the prevention of breast cancer for certain postmenopausal women, had revenues of Pharma Times,

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Pfizer Receives FDA Complete Response Letter for Lasofoxifene  -  Jan 16, 2009
Lasofoxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator, or SERM, in the same chemical class as raloxifene. With its high affinity for estrogen receptors, WELT ONLINE,

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Strontium ranelate  -  Jan 21, 2009
...at stopping you breaking a bone than treatments like the bisphosphonates (alendronate and risedronate, for example), or raloxifene or teriparatide. guardian.co.uk,

What treatments work for fibroids?  -  Jan 21, 2009
Taking progestogen hormone replacement therapy, a drug called raloxifene (Evista), or tibolone (Livial) at the same time reduces the chances that you'll get guardian.co.uk,

Efficacia comparativa dei farmaci nel prevenire le fratture non ...  -  Feb 2, 2009
Risedronato, raloxifene e alendronato mostrano un’efficacia simile nel prevenire il rischio di fratture non vertebrali. Lo studio di coorte qui presentato Pillole.org,

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هشاشة العظام لدى الرجال.. الوقاية والعلاج  -  Jan 10, 2009
ومع ذلك Ù?إن «رالوكسيÙ?ين« raloxifene الذي يعمل على الاستروجين يظل آمنا ÙˆÙ?عالا للنساء بعد سن اليأس. إلا أن كلا الدواءين المذكورين آنÙ?ا ليسا Ù…Ù?يدا للرجال. الشرق الاوسط,

ΟστεοπόÏ?ωση: από τη διάγνωση στη θεÏ?απεία  -  Jan 20, 2009
Οι επιλεκτικοί Ï?υθμιστές οιστÏ?ογονικών υποδοχέων (SERMs, Selective estrogen receptor modulator), όπως το raloxifene, δÏ?ουν στο οστό καθυστεÏ?ώντας την ΙατÏ?οnet,

Il tumore al seno si può combattere  -  Jan 17, 2009
...studi: Retinoidi, Antiossidanti (Vitamina E, Acido ascorbico e Beta-carotene), farmaci anti-infiammatori e sostanze ormonali (Tamoxifene e Raloxifene). Dossier Medicina,

Kanserden Korunmanın Kuralları DeÄŸiÅŸiyor  -  Jan 9, 2009
...artık bazı kanser türlerinin önlenebilir olduğunu kaydederek, etken maddesi Raloxifene olan bir ilaç ile meme kanserine yakalanma riski yüksek olan Medikal Teknik Dergisi,

Characteristics of patients initiating raloxifene compared to ...  -  Dec 23, 2008
Both raloxifene and bisphosphonates are indicated for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, however, these medications have different 7thSpace Interactive (press release),

UPMC breast-cancer specialist taking national post  -  Dec 23, 2008
Dr. Vogel served as the national protocol chairman of the National Cancer Institute's STAR Trial, which studied the drugs Tamoxifen and Raloxifene. Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

SABCS: Investigational Osteoporosis Drug May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk  -  Dec 11, 2008
The significant 85% reduction in relative risk compared with reported reductions of 43% with tamoxifen and 72% with raloxifene (Evista), the researchers MedPage Today,

Risks, benefits of cancer-preventing drugs  -  Dec 1, 2008
In recent years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved two medications -- the cancer drug tamoxifen and the osteoporosis drug raloxifene -- for Daily Camera,

Comprehensive Breast Care: An Update for the Menopause Practitioner  -  Dec 4, 2008
Weigh the relative risks and benefits of the primary chemoprevention options for breast cancer -- including tamoxifen and raloxifene -- when used in Medscape

Breast Cancer Prevention: High-Risk Women Face Difficult Decisions  -  Dec 4, 2008
Another hormonal medicine, raloxifene (Evista), is able to lower breast cancer risk with about as much success as Tamoxifen, but it causes some of the same Gather.com,

Update on JAMA-EXPRESS Rapid Review and Publication  -  Dec 23, 2008
Effects of tamoxifen vs raloxifene on the risk of developing invasive breast cancer and other disease outcomes: the NSABP Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),

SABCS: Breast Density May Reveal Tamoxifen Benefit for Chemoprevention  -  Dec 15, 2008
...the breast density effect is only for tamoxifen or could predict efficacy of other preventive strategies, such as raloxifene (Evista), Dr. Cuzick said. MedPage Today,

Kanserden Korunmanın Formülü  -  Dec 24, 2008
...artık bazı kanser türlerinin önlenebilir olduğunu kaydederek, etken maddesi Raloxifene olan bir ilaç ile meme kanserine yakalanma riski yüksek olan Taka,

Gıdaları ilaç haline getirmeyin  -  Dec 21, 2008
California Üniversitesi öğretim üyesi Prof Dr. Frank Meyskens de artık bazı kanser türlerinin önlenebilir olduğunu kaydederek, etken maddesi Raloxifene olan NTVMSNBC,

Breast cancer risk high from family history, without mutations: study  -  Nov 18, 2008
The drugs tamoxifen or raloxifene could also be taken as a preventive measure, he added. Tamoxifen suppresses estrogen and is used to prevent breast cancer CBC.ca,

'More determined than ever to help'  -  Oct 28, 2008
I participated in the STAR study, taking the drug raloxifene for five years in an attempt to determine if it is as effective as tamoxifen in preventing Florida Times-Union,

SCOLR Pharma Inc (AMEX:DDD) to Hold Q3 2008 Earnings  -  Oct 31, 2008
...rivastigmine, and risperidone, as well as an immediate-release formulation of raloxifene. Read more Business News on The Global Market Directory. TransWorldNews (press release),

Commercial Insight - Osteoporosis - Risk management and ...  -  Nov 14, 2008
Evista (raloxifene) and Forteo (teriparatide) The two products have been successful, being the third and fourth highest selling products on the osteoporosis Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung),

Calcium and Vitamin D Not Protective Against Breast Cancer but ...  -  Nov 17, 2008
..."However, raloxifene and tamoxifen, the 2 agents with a Federal Drug Administration label indication for breast cancer risk reduction, had efficacy Medscape (registration)

Night sweats common, but not always just a phase  -  Nov 18, 2008
...medications used to treat cancer like Tamoxifen, and medications used to treat bone disorders like raloxifene (also known as Evista) can cause one to Montgomery Advertiser,

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. to Attend American Association of ...  -  Nov 12, 2008
..."Development of A Self-Emulsifying Raloxifene HCl Liquid Formulation" Highlighting SCOLR's novel work with emulsion and self-emulsifying oral formulations. SYS-CON Brasil,

Risk Assessment Tool Not Reliable Predictor For Some Women At High ...  -  Nov 5, 2008
...high risk to have more frequent or intensive surveillance or to consider chemoprevention strategies such as tamoxifen or raloxifene," says Dr. Hartmann. Science Daily (press release)

Green Brook woman's work takes her to Memorial Sloan-Kettering  -  Nov 11, 2008
Cohen added that Capko has been a pioneer in research for early detection of breast cancer and to gauge how drugs such as Tamoxifen or Raloxifene best Scarlet Scuttlebutt,

Bone Density Test For Breast Cancer  -  Oct 29, 2008
...their ability to treat breast cancers that have spread to bone, and the medication raloxifene (Evista) has already been FDA approved to treat both the bone. WFtv.com,

The Dilemma of Pre-Cancerous Breast Abnormalities―What to Do?  -  Nov 11, 2008
Other specialists have recommended the use of a drug called raloxifene, which is similar to tamoxifen. The problem is that tamoxifen has side effects, Gather.com,

Doctor, doctor  -  Nov 7, 2008
Raloxifene (an anti-breast cancer agent that acts on oestrogen receptors) and herbal medicines such as soya (often taken instead of HRT) produced similar guardian.co.uk,

Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Patients Granted Treatment Options by ...  -  Oct 31, 2008
Within the scope of this guidance NICE considered alendronate, risedronate, etidronate, strontium ranelate, raloxifene and teriparatide (secondary PharmiWeb.com (press release),

Civil war at NICE over osteoporosis advice  -  Nov 4, 2008
Instead, it recommends GPs consider a range of bisphosphonates and other therapies such as strontium ranelate and raloxifene second line if alendronate is Pulse,

Drug Repositioning Strategies - Innovative strategies to boost ...  -  Nov 14, 2008
...successful repositioned drugs such as raloxifene (Evista; Lilly), thalidomide (Thalomid; Celegene), (Exubera;Pfizer/Nektar) have enabledinnovative Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung),

أدوية السرطان الوقائيّة... ضروريّة رغم مخاطرها؟  -  Nov 6, 2008
واÙ?قت إدارة الأغذية والأدوية Ù?ÙŠ أميركا على دواءين مخصصين لأكثر النساء عرضة للإصابة بسرطان الثدي، هما دواء السرطان Tamoxifen ودواء ترقق العظم Raloxifene. الجريدة,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Raloxifene is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsCCRIS 7129; CHEMBANK1694; Evista; Keoxifene; RAL; Raloxifene; Raloxifene Hcl; Raloxifene Hydrochloride; Raloxifeno [Spanish]; Raloxifenum [Latin]

Drug Category:
Raloxifene is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antihypocalcemic Agents; Osteoporosis Prophylactic; Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators; Estrogen Antagonists; ATC:G03XC01

Dosage Forms:
Tablet

Absorption:
Approximately 60% of an oral dose is absorbed, but presystemic glucuronide conjugation is extensive. Absolute bioavailability of raloxifene is 2.0%

Interactions:
Interactions for Raloxifene:

Cholestyramine: Cholestyramine causes a 60% reduction in the absorption and enterohepatic cycling of raloxifene and should not be coadministered with EVISTA.

Warfarin: The coadministration of EVISTA and warfarin has not been assessed under chronic conditions. However, 10% decreases in prothrombin time have been observed in single-dose studies. If EVISTA is given concurrently with warfarin, prothrombin time should be monitored.

Other Highly Protein-Bound Drugs: Raloxifene is more than 95% bound to plasma proteins. In vitro, raloxifene did not affect the binding of warfarin, phenytoin, or tamoxifen. Caution should be used when EVISTA is coadministered with other highly protein-bound drugs, such as clofibrate, indomethacin, naproxen, ibuprofen, diazepam, and diazoxide.

See also CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Drug-Drug Interactions





Chemical IUPAC Name:
[6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-benzothiophen-3-yl]-[4-[2-(1-piperidyl)ethoxy]phenyl]-methanone

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