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Estradiol/Levonorgestrel
Estradiol / LevonorgestrelPronunciation: (ESS-truh-DIE-ole/LEE-voe-nor-JESS-truhl)Class: Estrogen and progestin combinedTrade Names:Climara Pro- Transdermal Patch estradiol 0.045 mg and levonorgestrel 0.015 mg per dayPharmacologyEstrogens are essential in developing and maintaining female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.Progestins transform proliferative e...
Estradiol/Norethindrone Patch (Bi-weekly)
Estradiol/Norethindrone Patch (Bi-weekly)Generic Name: Estradiol/Norethindrone (ES-tra-DYE-ol/nor-ETH-in-drone)Brand Name: CombiPatchEstrogens have been reported to increase the chance of womb (endometrial) cancer. Estrogen-containing products should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. Estrogen given alone or in combination with another hormone (progestin) for replacement t...
Estradiol/Norethindrone
Estradiol/Norethindrone Generic Name: Estradiol/Norethindrone (ES-tra-DYE-ol/nor-ETH-in-drone)Brand Name: ActivellaEstradiol/Norethindrone should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Estrogens, with or without progestins, have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease (including heart attack), stroke, dementia, serious blood clots (eg, in the...
Estradiol/norethindrone acetate
Estradiol/norethindrone acetateBrand names: Prefest, Activella and femhrt, ActivellaWhy is Estradiol/norethindrone acetate prescribed?Activella is prescribed for hormone replacement therapy. It contains estrogen and progestin hormones. Activella is used after menopause to reduce hot flashes and help prevent thinning bones (osteoporosis). It is also used to treat postmenopausal ...
Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate
Estradiol / Norethindrone AcetatePronunciation: (ES-tra-dye-ole/nor-eth-IN-drone AS-eh-tate)Class: Estrogen and progestin combinedTrade Names:Activella- Tablets estradiol 1 mg/norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg/dayTrade Names:CombiPatch- Transdermal patch estradiol 0.05 mg/norethindrone acetate 0.14 mg/day- Transdermal patch estradiol 0.05 mg/norethindrone acetate 0.25 mg/dayPhar...
Estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system
Estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal systemBrand names: CombiPatchWhy is Estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system prescribed?A remedy for the symptoms of menopause, CombiPatch combines the hormones estrogen (estradiol) and progestin (norethindrone acetate) in a slow-release patch that's applied to the skin. The product eases such symptoms of menopause as feelin...
Estradot Transdermal
Estradot TransdermalGeneric Name: estrogen (Oral route, Parenteral route, Topical application route, Transdermal route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AloraCenestinClimaraDivigelElestrinEmcytEnjuviaEsclimEstinylEstroGelEvamistGynodiolMenestMenostarOgen .625Ogen 1.25Ogen 2.5PremarinVivelleVivelle-DotIn CanadaEstradermEstradot Transder...
Estradot Transdermal Therapeutic System
Estradot Transdermal Therapeutic SystemGeneric Name: estrogen (Oral route, Parenteral route, Topical application route, Transdermal route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AloraCenestinClimaraDivigelElestrinEmcytEnjuviaEsclimEstinylEstroGelEvamistGynodiolMenestMenostarOgen .625Ogen 1.25Ogen 2.5PremarinVivelleVivelle-DotIn CanadaEstraderm...
Estradot Transdermal Therapeutic System
Estradot Transdermal Therapeutic SystemGeneric Name: estrogen (Oral route, Parenteral route, Topical application route, Transdermal route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AloraCenestinClimaraDivigelElestrinEmcytEnjuviaEsclimEstinylEstroGelEvamistGynodiolMenestMenostarOgen .625Ogen 1.25Ogen 2.5PremarinVivelleVivelle-DotIn CanadaEstraderm...
estramustine
estramustineGeneric Name: estramustine (ES tra MUS teen)Brand Names: EmcytWhat is estramustine?Estramustine is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.Estramustine is used to treat metastatic or progressive prostate cancer.Estramustine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide....
estramustine
estramustine (Oral route)es-tra-MUS-teenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.EmcytAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: Antineoplastic AgentPharmacologic Class: Alkylating AgentChemical Class: Nitrogen MustardUses For estramustineEstramustine belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat some cases of prostate cance...
Estramustine
Estramustine Generic Name: Estramustine (ess-tra-MUSS-teen)Brand Name: EmcytEstramustine is used for:Treating prostate cancer.Estramustine is an antineoplastic. It works by interfering with production of necessary proteins for tumor cell growth and reproduction.Do NOT use Estramustine if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Estramustine you are allergic to either estr...
Estramustine Phosphate Sodium
Estramustine Phosphate SodiumPronunciation: (ESS-truh-muss-TEEN)Class: Nitrogen mustardTrade Names:Emcyt- Capsules for oral use 140 mg estramustine phosphate.PharmacologyEstramustine appears to act as a relatively weak alkylating agent and imparts a weak estrogenic activity. The estrogenic portion of the molecule acts as a carrier to facilitate selective uptake of the drug into e...
Estrasorb
EstrasorbGeneric name: Estradiol topical lotionBrand names: EstrasorbWhy is Estrasorb prescribed?Estrasorb is a topical lotion that contains the hormone estrogen. It's used to reduce the symptoms of moderate to severe hot flashes associated with menopause. The most common symptoms during a hot flash include sudden sweating, intense feelings of body heat, and sudden ...
Estrasorb Emulsion
Estrasorb EmulsionGeneric Name: Estradiol (ES-tra-DYE-ol)Brand Name: EstrasorbEstrasorb Emulsion should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Estrogens have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease (including heart attack), stroke, dementia, serious blood clots (eg, in the lungs or legs), cancer of the uterus, and breast cancer in some women. Te...