OSTEOX 60mg Tablet 14s is in a class of medications called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). It prevents and treats osteoporosis by mimicking the effects of estrogen (a female hormone produced by the body) to increase the density (thickness) of bone. It decreases the risk of developing invasive breast cancer by blocking the effects of estrogen on breast tissue. This may stop the development of tumors that need estrogen to grow.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for OSTEOX 60mg Tablet 14s

Hot flashes severe

Cramps and muscle spasm severe

Joint pain severe

Sweating severe

Insomnia severe

Skin Rash

Bloody and Cloudy urine

Vaginal irritation

Uses of OSTEOX 60mg Tablet 14s
What is it prescribed for?

Osteoporosis
Fiona 60 mg Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Prevention of invasive breast cancer
This medicine is used to decrease the chances of developing invasive breast cancer in women who are at a high risk.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The time required for this medicine to show its action is about 8 weeks.

Duration of Effect
The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects on the fetus.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women due to the potential for severe adverse effects in the infants.

When not to use?

Thromboembolic disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of thromboembolic disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects on the fetus.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women due to the potential for severe adverse effects in the infants.

General Warnings

Hypertriglyceridemia
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypertriglyceridemia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of cholesterol and triglycerides levels is recommended for such patients.

Heart disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of coronary heart diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Medical Conditions
This medicine may cause severe adverse effects and may worsen the condition of the patients with certain pre-existing medical conditions. Hence, it is advised that you inform your doctor about all your medical conditions before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Fiona 60 mg Tablet is missed, take it as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Ospemifene severe

Levo-Thyroxine moderate

Disease interactions

severe
Fiona 60 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of thromboembolic disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

moderate
Fiona 60 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

moderate
Fiona 60 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of renal diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

General Instructions

Fiona 60 mg Tablet should be taken exactly as instructed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be greater or lesser than the prescribed one. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Report any adverse effects to the doctor immediately.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Raloxifene [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698007.html
[cited 20/7/2020].
2020