Arzoxifene Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Trade Name | Arzoxifene |
Generic | Arzoxifene |
Arzoxifene Other Names | Arzoxifene |
Type | |
Formula | C28H29NO4S |
Weight | Average: 475.6 Monoisotopic: 475.181729592 |
Groups | Approved, Investigational |
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Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Investigated for use/treatment in breast cancer, osteoporosis, and endometrial cancer.
How Arzoxifene works
Arzoxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which antagonizes estrogen in mammary and uterine tissue, but acts as an estrogen receptor agonist in bone tissue. Arzoxifene reduces bone loss and risk of osteoperosis and decreases serum cholesterol.