Evista 60mg

Description

Medicine: Evista

What’s the most important thing I should know about Evista?

• Evista is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
• These medications are structurally different from hormones, including estrogens and progestins.
  
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, as Evista is not recommended for these cases.
• Tell your doctor about any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using this medication.

What is Evista?

Evista is a medication primarily used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. It can also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Evista belongs to a group of medications known as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), which act differently than hormones such as estrogens and progestins.

What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Evista?

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots.
• Please report any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• If you have had increases in cholesterol and/or triglycerides due to previous use of estrogens, tell your doctor.
• Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
• If you suspect you are pregnant, consult your doctor immediately.
• It is not known whether Evista is excreted in breast milk; do not breastfeed while taking this medication.

How should I take Evista?

• Follow your doctor’s instructions for using this medicine.
• Evista can be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
• If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time.
• Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light.

What happens if I forget to take a dose?

Skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
Do not take two doses at the same time.

What happens in case of an overdose?

If an overdose is suspected, contact your poison control center or go to the emergency room.

What should I avoid while taking Evista?

• Avoid prolonged periods of immobility, as this may increase the risk of blood clots.
• During long trips, get up and move around as often as possible.
• Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.

What are the possible side effects of Evista?

• Hot flashes or leg cramps. If these symptoms persist or are bothersome, consult your doctor.
• Swelling of hands, feet, or legs, breast pain or enlargement, unusual weight gain, abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• Calf pain, leg swelling, sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, or changes in vision.

If you notice any other effects not listed here, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Interaction with other medications

Interactions with other medications can cause unwanted side effects or prevent a medication from working properly.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking.

Additional information

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• If you use this medication for extended periods, get refills before your supply runs out.