Tag: Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulators (SERMs)

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Soltamox Antineoplastics, Estrogen Receptor Antagonist Description Selective estrogen receptor modulator; estrogen agonist/antagonistUsed for the prevention and treatment of specific types of breast cancerDiscuss benefits vs. serious risks with patients at high risk for breast cancer and patients with DCIS Indications Indicated for the treatment of breast cancer.…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Evista Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Description Oral selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)Approved for the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis and to reduce risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or at high risk for breast cancerBoxed warning regarding an increased risk for thromboembolism…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Osphena Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Description Oral estrogen receptor agonist/antagonist (selective estrogen-receptor modulator, or SERM)Used to treat moderate to severe vaginal dryness and dyspareunia, which are symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopauseBoxed warning alerting to estrogen-like activity that may encourage endometrial hyperplasia in women…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Clomid, Serophene Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Description Binds to estrogen receptors, induces ovulation by increase output of pituitary gonadotropins Indications Indicated for treatment of Treatment of Ovulatory Failure Contraindications Pregnancy Liver disease or history of liver disease Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding Uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal dysfunction Endometrial…