Method of reducing morbidity and the risk of mortality.

摘要

This invention relates to methods, pharmaceutical compositions and kits useful in reducing cardiovascular morbidity and the risk of mortality in men and post-menopausal women and morbidity and the risk of mortality in post-menopausal women from the combined reduction of breast cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease by the administration of estrogen agonists / antagonists. The compositions are comprised of an estrogen agonist / antagonist and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, carrier or diluent. The compositions and methods of treatment are effective while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with estrogen administration.