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Revision as of 22:44, 28 February 2020

General information

Class/mechanism: SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator), with estrogen agonist/antagonist properties depending on tissue type. Raloxifene has estrogen antagonist properties in uterine and breast tissues. However, it has estrogen agonist properties in bone, helping to decrease bone resorption.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Patient drug information

Also known as

  • Brand names: Evista, Ralista, Razylan

References