Evista
Uses
This medicine is used
to prevent osteoporosis (brittle bones) in postmenopausal
women.
How To Use
How much medicine
you take and how often you take it depends on many factors,
including the condition being treated and the age and weight
of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount
and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with
your health care provider. This medicine may be taken any time
of the day with or without food. Stop taking this medicine 72
hours before and during prolonged immobilization such as
postsurgical recovery and prolonged bed rest. Avoid prolonged
restriction of movement during travel because of increased
blood-clotting risk.This medicine does not reduce hot flashes
or flushes associated with estrogen deficiency. Hot flashes
may occur upon beginning therapy. Take additional calcium and
vitamin D if daily dietary intake is inadequate. Consider
weight-bearing exercise and reduction of cigarette smoking and
alcohol consumption. This medicine should not be taken if you
have not gone through menopause. This medicine may cause an
increased risk of blood clots, especially during the first 4
months of treatment. Read the package insert before beginning
this medicine and re-read upon prescription renewal. Do not
stop or change the amount of medicine you are taking unless
advised to do so by your health care provider. Patients with
other medical conditions should talk with their health care
provider before taking this medicine. Do not take any other
over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary
supplements without talking with your doctor.
Side Effects
Every medicine
can cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor,
side effects. Tell your health care provider if any of the
following occurs: Common: Hot flashes; leg cramps; infection;
flu syndrome; chest pain; fever;migraine; nausea; indigestion;
vomiting; gas; gastrointestinal disorders;stomach ache; weight
gain; swelling of the hands or feet; joint pain; muscle pain;
depression; sleeplessness; sinus inflammation; sore throat;
increased cough; laryngitis; rash; sweating; vaginal
inflammation; urinary tract infection;bladder inflammation;
vaginal discharge; breast pain; vaginal bleeding.
Precautions
Before using
this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the
following: if you are taking any prescription medicine,
especially estrogen replacement therapy, or nonprescription
medicine or dietary supplements; if you have any other medical
conditions (eg, congestive heart failure, cancer)
Drug Interactions
o not take
this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this
medicine; you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or
breastfeeding; you have a history of blood clots in the legs,
lungs, or eyes; you are going to be bedridden or immobile; you
have not gone through menopause ; you are taking estrogen
Overdose
Contact your health
care provider at once if you feel you have taken or given too
much of this medicine
Notes
If you have any
questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor,
pharmacist, or health care provider.
Missed Dose
If a dose is
missed, take or give it as soon as possible. If several hours
have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not
double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If
more than one dose is missed, restart medication and advise
your doctor or pharmacist at your next visit.
Storage
Store at room
temperature (59 to 86 degrees F).
Evista