Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is primarily used for the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Other uses include which of the following:
A. increasing bone resorption
B. prevention of vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis of the spine
C. treatment of fx at non-vertebral sites
D. invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Ans: B. prevention of vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis of the spine
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