Definition of "raloxifene" [raloxifene]

• A drug used in the treatment of osteoporosis (noun)

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• "Additionally, a newer drug called raloxifene, which is sold as Evista, does nearly as well and is, according to testing, safer."
• "The medications most frequently used now are the bisphosphonates alendronate (brand name Fosamax) or risedronate (Actonel) and a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) called raloxifene (Evista)."
• "Chung then tested a second drug, raloxifene, which is used to treat breast cancer and osteoporosis, to make sure that the first results weren't a fluke."