Selective estrogen receptor modulators
What are Selective estrogen receptor modulators?
Selective estrogen receptor modulators are agents that bind to estrogen receptors but act either as agonists or antagonists in different tissues. For example, some selective estrogen receptor modulators act as agonists on the bone and uterus estrogen receptors, and antagonists on the breast estrogen receptors.
Growth of some forms of breast cancers is dependent on estrogen. Selective estrogen receptor modulators that act as antagonists on breast tissue are used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Estrogen is important in maintaining bone structure in women, so selective estrogen receptor modulators can also be useful in preventing post-menopausal osteoporosis.
List of Selective estrogen receptor modulators
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| tamoxifen systemic (Pro) Brand name: Soltamox |
98 reviews | |
| ospemifene systemic (Pro) Brand name: Osphena |
45 reviews | |
| raloxifene systemic (Pro) Brand name: Evista |
18 reviews | |
| toremifene systemic (Pro) |
2 reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with selective estrogen receptor modulators:
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer, Adjuvant
- Breast Cancer, Male
- Breast Cancer, Metastatic
- Breast Cancer, Palliative
- Breast Cancer, Prevention
- Dyspareunia
- McCune-Albright Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Perimenopausal Symptoms
- Postmenopausal Symptoms
- Precocious Puberty
- Prevention of Osteoporosis
- Vaginal Dryness
Further information
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