Raloxifene Hydrochloride

Definition:
Raloxifene Hydrochloride is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that is primarily used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It acts on estrogen receptors in a tissue-specific manner, providing benefits similar to estrogen in some tissues while blocking estrogen effects in others.

Function:
Raloxifene works by mimicking the action of estrogen in bones, promoting bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It also helps lower the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women by inhibiting estrogen's growth-promoting effects on breast tissue.

Applications:

1. Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention: Used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by increasing bone mineral density and reducing the risk of fractures.

2. Breast Cancer Prevention: Prescribed to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or at high risk of breast cancer.

3. Cardiovascular Health: May provide cardiovascular benefits by reducing LDL cholesterol levels, contributing to overall heart health in postmenopausal women.