Raloxifene Hydrochloride
RALOXIFENE
Manufacturer: Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
Black Box Warning (Boxed Warning)
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FDA-Approved Indications (2)
Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Population: postmenopausal women
Reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Population: postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Raloxifene hydrochloride tablet, USP is an estrogen agonist/ antagonist indicated for: Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. ( 1.1 ) Reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. ( 1.2 ). Reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk for invasive breast cancer. ( 1.3 ) Important Limitations: Raloxifene hydrochloride is not indicated for the treatment of invasive breast cancer, reduction of the risk of recurrence of breast cancer, or reduction of risk of noninvasive breast cancer. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women Raloxifene hydrochloride tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women [see Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.2) ] . 1.2 Reduction in the Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis Raloxifene hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] . 1.3 Reduction in the Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women at High Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer Raloxifene hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk of invasive breast cancer [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . The effect in the reduction in the incidence of breast cancer was shown in a study of postmenopausal women at high risk for breast cancer with a 5-year planned duration with a median follow-up of 4.3 years [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . Twenty-seven percent of the participants received drug for 5 years. The long-term effects and the recommended length of treatment are not known. High risk of breast cancer is defined as at least one breast biopsy showing lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or atypical hyperplasia, one or more first-degree relatives with breast ca
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