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Premarin (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. Premarin (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.
Premarin (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. |
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Premarin |
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Premarin 0.3mg |
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Women
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Premarin 0.3mg |
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| 100
Premarin 0.3mg |
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| 30
Premarin 0.625mg |
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Premarin 0.625mg |
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Premarin 0.625mg |
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| 30
Premarin 0.9mg |
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Premarin 0.9mg |
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Premarin 0.9mg |
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Premarin 1.25mg |
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Premarin 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 Premarin (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 Premarin
(Estrogen).
Online Premarin Use Indication:
Premarin
(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 Premarin (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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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