RALISTA 60 mg Tablets 

Ralista by Cipla is a selective estrogen
receptor modulator (SERM). It works in osteoporosis by decreasing bone
breakdown and thinning that may occur in women after menopause. It works
to decrease the risk of invasive breast cancer by blocking estrogen in
breast and uterine tissue.

MEDICINE USES :

Raloxifene is used for treating and
preventing osteoporosis (bone thinning) in women who are past menopause.
It is also used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in certain
women who are past menopause.

RALISTA RALOXIFENE TABLETS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS :

Hot flashes; increased sweating; joint aches; leg cramps.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe
allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing;
tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
abnormal vaginal bleeding; back or side pain; blurred vision, loss of
vision, or other vision changes; breast pain, tenderness, swelling, lump
or discharge; chest pain; coughing up blood; confusion; flu-like
symptoms; leg or calf pain, warmth, or swelling; one-sided weakness;
shortness of breath; slurred speech; swelling of the hands, arms, legs
or feet; unexplained bleeding.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

SAFETY INFORMATION (Precautions) for RALISTA RALOXIFENE 60 MG TABLETS :

• Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health
  care provider. Talk with your doctor about whether you should take a
  calcium and vitamin D supplement while you use Ralista.
• Talk with your doctor about the use of weight-bearing exercises to help prevent weak bones.
• Ralista should be stopped at least 72 hours before surgery or any
  time you will be confined to a bed or chair for a long period of time
  (eg, long car ride, long plane flight, bedrest, illness). Tell your
  doctor or dentist that you take this medicine before you receive any
  medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Tell your doctor if
  you will be traveling, or any other time you may be confined to a bed or
  chair.
• If you are traveling (eg, long car ride or plane ride), try to avoid
  sitting in one place for a long time. Be sure to get up and move around
  as often as possible to help avoid the risk of blood clots.
• Ralista is not recommended for use in men.
• Lab tests and medical exams, including bone density, breast exams,
  and mammograms, may be performed while you use Ralista. They may be used
  to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep
  all doctor and lab appointments.
• Raloxifene should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Raloxifene if you are
  pregnant. It may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while
  you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor
  right away. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk.
  Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.

This is not a complete list. Ask your health care provider for more information.

MEDICATION STORAGE REQUIREMENTS :

Store Raloxifene Hydrochloride Tablets at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

DRUG INTERACTIONS :

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anion exchange resins (eg, cholestyramine) because they may decrease Raloxifene’s effectiveness
• Diazepam, diazoxide, or lidocaine because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Raloxifene.
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Raloxifene

This document does not contain all possible interactions.
Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with
your doctor and pharmacist.