Bazedoxifene is a medicine used to relieve symptoms after menopause, especially the heat felt on the face, neck and chest. This drug works by helping to restore adequate estrogen levels in the body, when treatment with progesterone is not appropriate.
In addition, bazedoxifene can also be used to treat common postmenopausal osteoporosis, thus reducing the risk of fractures, especially in the spine.It is still being studied as a way to prevent the growth of tumors in the breast and could help with the treatment of breast cancer.
- Bazedoxifene has not yet been approved by Anvisa in Brazil and can only be found in Europe or the United States under the trade names Osakidetza.
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- Conbriza or Duavive.
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Bazedoxifene should only be used after menopause in women with a uterus, at least 12 months after the last period, the dose may vary in each case and should therefore be indicated by the doctor, however, the recommended dose in most cases is:
If forgotten, you should take the missed dose as soon as you remember, or take the next dose if you are very close to the next one, avoiding taking two tablets in less than 6 hours.
Some of the most common side effects of using this medicine include frequent thrush, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, muscle spasms and increased triglycerides in blood tests.
Bazedoxifene is contraindicated in women with
In addition, it should not be used by women who are not yet in menopause, especially if there is a risk of pregnancy.