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Ospemifene and Cardiovascular disorders

Result of checking the interaction of drug Ospemifene and disease Cardiovascular disorders for safety when used together.

Check result:

Ospemifene <> Cardiovascular disorders

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

There is a reported increase of stroke and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in postmenopausal women receiving oral conjugated estrogens. Ospemifene should be prescribed for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals, weighting risks and benefits for each woman. Ospemifene is contraindicated in women with active DVT, pulmonary embolism, active arterial thromboembolic disease (such as stroke or myocardial infarctions), or a history of any of these conditions. Other risk factors for cardiovascular disorders and/or venous thromboembolism such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, lupus erythematosus (in personal or family history), should be evaluated and managed appropriately.

Ospemifene

Generic Name: ospemifene

Brand Name: Osphena

Synonyms: n.a.

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