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Estratest - Estratest HS /Estrogen is a
hormone, a substance produced by the body. It is needed for normal growth
and development of female sex organs and for functions such as bearing
children. During menopause, the body's production of estrogen is
decreased. Estrogen replacement is used for symptoms associated with
menopause: hot flashes (feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest),
sweating, sleep disturbance, vaginal discomfort (dryness and itchiness),
poor concentration, and irritability. It also is used in the treatment of
breast cancer in postmenopausal women and breast and prostate cancer in
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Estratest |
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30
Estratest 1.25-2.5mg |
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60
Estratest 1.25-2.5mg |
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100
Estratest 1.25-2.5mg |
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Estratest HS
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Estratest HS 0.625-1.25mg |
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60
Estratest HS 0.625-1.25mg |
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100
Estratest HS 0.625-1.25mg |
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Estratest - Estratest HS
Medication Drug Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Estrogen may increase the risk of heart
attack, stroke, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and blood clots in the
lungs or legs. Tell your doctor if you smoke and if you have or have ever
had a heart attack; a stroke; blood clots; high blood pressure; high blood
levels of cholesterol or fats; or diabetes. If you are having surgery or
will be on bedrest, talk to your doctor about stopping estrogen at least 4
to 6 weeks before the surgery or bedrest. If you experience any of the
following side effects, call your doctor immediately: sudden, severe
headache; sudden, severe vomiting; sudden partial or complete loss of
vision; speech problems; dizziness or faintness; weakness or numbness of
an arm or a leg; unusual vaginal bleeding; crushing chest pain or chest
heaviness; coughing up blood; sudden shortness of breath; or calf pain.
Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking estrogen.
Online Estratest HS Use Indication:
Estratest
- Estratest HS /Estrogen is a hormone, a substance produced by the body.
It is needed for normal growth and development of female sex organs and
for functions such as bearing children. During menopause, the body's
production of Estratest - Estratest HS /Estrogen is decreased. Estratest -
Estratest HS /Estrogen replacement is used for symptoms associated with
menopause: hot flashes (feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest),
sweating, sleep disturbance, vaginal discomfort (dryness and itchiness),
poor concentration, and irritability. It also is used in the treatment of
breast cancer in postmenopausal women and breast and prostate cancer in
men.
Estratest - Estratest HS /Estrogen is also
used with diet, calcium supplements, and exercise to slow the progression
of osteoporosis, a disease common in women after menopause resulting in
bones that break easily.
How
should this medicine be used?
Estratest HS /Estrogen comes as
a tablet to take by mouth, patches to apply externally to the skin, and as
a cream to be inserted into the vagina.
Oral Estratest HS /Estrogen is
usually taken by mouth with food or milk either every day or on a cyclical
basis: once a day for 21 days and then none for 7 days; then the cycle is
repeated. However, for treating cancer it usually is taken three times a
day every day for at least 3 months.
Estratest /Estrogen skin patches are usually applied either
once or twice weekly for three weeks (on the same days each week),
followed by 1 week without the drug (patch); then the cycle is repeated.
The package is designed to help you remember when to apply fresh skin
patches.
To apply a Estratest /Estrogen skin patch,
follow the directions provided and these steps:
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Remove the skin patch from its protective pouch and peel off the
protective strip, exposing the adhesive surface.
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Place the adhesive side against a clean, dry, and not excessively hairy
area of skin on the trunk of your body, preferably your abdomen (not
your waistline or breasts, since tight clothing may rub the patch). Do
not apply the patch to oily, broken, or irritated skin.
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Press the Estratest HS /Estrogen patch on the selected site firmly with
the palm of your hand for about 10 seconds, making sure that the edges
adhere to your skin. If the patch accidentally comes off, you can either
reapply it or apply a fresh patch, but follow your regular dosing
schedule.
Remove and discard the Estratest HS
/Estrogen patch and apply a fresh patch according to the schedule
prescribed by your doctor. To prevent skin irritation, use a different
site for each application and wait at least 1 week before using a
particular area again. Used patches should be cut up and disposed in a way
that keeps them out of reach of children and pets.
To use the vaginal cream, your doctor will
set up a dosage schedule for you. If you are to use it once a day, it is
best to use it at bedtime. Follow the directions that come with the Estratest
HS /Estrogen vaginal cream and these steps:
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Fill the special applicator that comes with the cream to the level
indicated.
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Lie on your back with your knees drawn upward and spread apart.
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Gently insert the applicator into the vagina; then push the plunger to
release the medication.
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Withdraw the applicator.
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Discard the applicator if it is disposable. If the applicator is
reusable, pull it apart and clean it with soap and warm water after each
use.
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Wash your hands promptly.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor any questions
you have about using the Estratest HS /Estrogen vaginal cream. You may
wish to wear a sanitary napkin after inserting the cream to keep your
clothes clean.
Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you
do not understand. Take Estratest /Estrogen exactly as
directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than
prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Estratest HS
/Estrogen without talking to your doctor.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of
the manufacturer's information for the patient.
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