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Therapeutic Indication
<div class="subsection mt-3-5"> <h3>Therapeutic indication</h3><p>Optruma is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. A significant reduction in the incidence of vertebral, but not hip fractures has been demonstrated. When determining the choice of Optruma or other therapies, including oestrogens, for an individual postmenopausal woman, consideration should be given to menopausal symptoms, effects on uterine and breast tissues, and cardiovascular risks and benefits (see section 5.1).</p></div>
Therapeutic Area (MeSH)
ATC Code
G03XC01
ATC Item
N/A
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system
Active Substance (Summary)
INN / Common Names
| Substance | CAS | Monograph |
|---|---|---|
| raloxifene hydrochloride | N/A | raloxifene hydrochloride |
EMA Name
Optruma
Medicine Name
Optruma
Aliases
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