The selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs) are an estrogen antagonist used primarily to treat and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. This agent is known as:
A) hydroxychloroquine
B) raloxifene hydrochloride
C) calcitonin
D) alendronate
B) raloxifene hydrochloride
Raloxifene hydrochloride is one of the SERMs and is considered to be an estrogen antagonist. It is used primarily to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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