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Fiona 60 mg Tablet

Manufactured byDr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsRaloxifene
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Fiona 60 mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It also helps in minimizing the risk of developing invasive breast cancer in women who are at a high risk. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of clotting disorders. This medicine is not indicated for use in premenopausal women, children, and men.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Fiona 60 mg Tablet

Bonmax 60 mg Tablet
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Ralofen 60 mg Tablet
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Relista 60 mg Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Fiona 60 mg Tablet

Hot flashes

Cramps and muscle spasm

Joint pain

Sweating

Insomnia

Skin Rash

Bloody and Cloudy urine

Vaginal irritation

Uses of Fiona 60 mg Tablet

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

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

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

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

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

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

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

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

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

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

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

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 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.

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.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

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

Instructions

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

Interaction with Medicine

Ospemifene

Levo-Thyroxine

Disease interactions

Thromboembolism

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.

Liver Disease

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.

Renal Diseases

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.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
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.

Miscelleneous

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

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Fiona 60 mg Tablet produces estrogen-like effects on bone metabolism to prevent and treat osteoporosis. It blocks the effects of estrogen on breast tissue and reduces the risk of invasive breast cancer.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Hormones/antineoplastics, Selective estrogen receptor modulators

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 19 August 2017]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/30097

DailyMed - Raloxifene hydrochloride tablet, film coated [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 19 August 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f9eeef29-f34d-4261-b8c3-499f31365b33

Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database [Internet]. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 2017 [cited 19 August 2017]. Available from:

https://www.tga.gov.au/prescribing-medicines-pregnancy-database

Raloxifene - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 19 August 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00481

Raloxifene: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 19 August 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698007.html

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 31 August 2017]. Available from:

http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/e/evistatab.pdf

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