Estradiol
Estradiol refers to the female sex hormone or estrogen that helps in regulating many body processes. It is accessible in multiple variations such as topical gel, oral tablets, injections or vaginal creams. Estradiol is also helpful in managing multiple menopause symptoms like hot flashes, osteoporosis and ovarian failure. It also helps in treating prostate or breast cancer.
- Description
- Additional Information
- Uses
- Interactions
- Side Effects
The primary function of Estradiol is to maintain the reproductive system of females by ensuring the regular flow of estrogen. It helps in enhancing the estradiol levels that thicken the uterus lining, thus helping proper fertilization of eggs. Intake of this medicine also boosts mood and increases vaginal elasticity as well.
Estradiol is prepared from the actual female hormone (estrogen). This helps reduce the menopause symptoms like vaginal burning, itching and dryness. There are several products available for application and oral intake that help enhance the estrogen level in females.
Brand- Estrogel, Evamist
Generic Drug- Estradiol
Drug Class- Estrogen Derivative
- The female hormone estrogen is the main component of this drug that helps manage symptoms like vaginal dryness and hot flashes.
- Various ways to take it are through the mouth, inside the vagina, or absorbed through the skin or injection.
- Estrogen drug is also a considerable option to deal with breast cancer and prostate cancer issues.
Sneak through the patient information prescription before using this drug and consult a doctor for any queries. Consuming this drug with or without food is suitable for preventing an upset stomach.
These tablets are ideal for swallowing as a whole instead of chewing or crushing them for best effects. It minimizes the possibility of side effects relevant to these drugs. Preferably, take it after meals to avoid stomach upset.
The dosage of this drug is based on the patient’s medical condition and response to its treatment. Take it regularly as suggested by the doctor, and do not increase the dosage without any consultation or directions.
Drug interaction refers to the seriousness of medications and potential risks. Keep a handy list of prescribed drugs alongside and mention it to your pharmacist or doctor. Orlistat is a prominent drug that could interact and result in side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, breathing issues and other ill effects.
You can also ask your pharmacist or doctor if you can consume this medicine with other products like cough relievers, opioid pain, marijuana, alcohol and anxiety medicines. Keep a check on the compositions of all products you intake, and beware if it consists of zolpidem, alprazolam, cetirizine, carisoprodol and cyclobenzaprine.
Avoid intake of Estradiol with medications like gabapentin. Intake of this medicine might also interrupt lab tests, and its ideal to take information beforehand.
- Bloating
- Vomiting or Nausea
- Upset Stomach
- Weight changes
- Breast Tenderness
Consult with the doctor if you face discomfort or serious side effects post administration. This includes breast lumps, mood swings, vaginal irritation, vaginal bleeding, prolonged bleeding, vomiting, dark urine, swelling in hands or increased thirst.
It could lead to heart attacks, pulmonary embolism, strokes, and deep vein thrombosis in extremely rare cases. You might also face some allergic reactions like swelling/itching, rashes, dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
While there is just a list of potential side effects noticed by the experts, you must also contact your physician or doctor immediately if any other prevalent symptoms are spotted.
Stay in good health.!!
This medication is a female hormone. It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected.Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.Certain estrogen products may also be used by men and women to treat cancers (certain types of prostate cancer, breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body) and by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure).
How to use Estradiol
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. You may take it with food or right after a meal to prevent stomach upset.
If you are taking the extended-release tablets, do not crush, chew, or dissolve them. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day as directed. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often or for a longer time than directed.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Estradiol is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. When treating only vaginal symptoms of menopause, products applied directly inside the vagina (such as this medication) should be used first. Estrogens that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected may have greater risks of side effects due to more estrogen being absorbed.
Brand Name(s):Estrogel, Evamist
Generic Name: Estradiol
Drug Class: Estrogen Derivatives
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
A product that may interact with this drug is: orlistat.
The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using other products such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.
Do not use this medication with other medications that contain gabapentin (including gabapentin enacarbil).
This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests for urine protein. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Stomach upset, nausea/vomiting, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor promptly if you see the tablet in your stool.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as depression, memory loss), breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding (such as spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged/recurrent bleeding), increased or new vaginal irritation/itching/odor/discharge, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, swelling hands/ankles/feet, increased thirst/urination.
This medication may rarely cause serious problems from blood clots (such as heart attacks, strokes, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism). Get medical help right away if you have any serious side effects, including: chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, sudden/severe headache, weakness on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes (such as partial/complete blindness), pain/redness/swelling of legs, tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, sudden dizziness/fainting.
A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.