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Estradiol:
Generic Name: The generic name of the medicine is Estradiol. Ovaries mainly produce estradiol. After menopause the adrenal gland and ovaries may produce insufficient quantity of hormones. Estrogens are responsible for growth and development of female sex organs. Estradiol produced in the ovaries is further converted into estrone and small amount of estriol. Estradiol is used for relieving physical symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, dizziness etc associated with menopause, osteoporosis and preventing the risk of heart attack. Estrdiol may also be used for other purposes not listed here.
Precautions:
- If you have allergy to androgen, estrogen or any other steroid, inform your doctor before taking estratest.
- If you have breast cancer, estrogen may increase tumor.
- If you have a history of blood clotting, you should inform your doctor, before taking estrdiol.
- If you have breast or cervical cancer, inform your doctor before taking estradiol.
- If you observe any vaginal bleeding during the estrdiol therapy, you should immediately contact to your doctor.
- If you have heart, kidney or liver disease, you should inform your doctor.
- If you are diabetic or asthma patient, you should consult your doctor.
- If you have a uterus cancer, estradiol may increase the tumor.
- If you are having high blood pressure, high lipids and high blood sugar, inform your doctor before taking the medicine.
- If you are suffering from porphyria, estradiol may worsen the disease.
- Estradiol when taken with the combinations of other drug may change the effect of the medicine. If you are taking any other drug, you should consult your doctor before taking estradiol.
- If you are pregnant or plan to pregnant, you should consult your doctor.
- If you are a nursing woman taking estradiol, you should avoid breast-feeding.
Warning:
- Long-term use of estradiol may increase the risk of endometrial cancer.
- If you have a history of breast cancer and you are on estradiol. You should carry out a regular breast check up.
- Use of estradiol may increase blood pressure. Check your blood pressure at regular intervals.
- Diabetic patients, if prescribed estratest should carry out regular check up for blood sugar.
- If your age is more than 35, you are advised not to smoke.
- You should also carry out regular check ups for your general health including eye check up.
- Take estradiol as directed by the doctor. Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Overdose:
- An overdose of estradiol may cause the symptoms like dizziness, nausea, weakness and vaginal bleeding.
- You should seek immediate medical help, if you observe any of these symptoms.
Side Effects:
- The possible side effects of long-term use of estradiol may include liver related problem, liver cancer and peliosis hepatitis. The prolonged use of estradiol may increase the risk of uterus lining cancer. Male like voice and hair growth may also sometimes be noticed with the prolonged use of estratest.
- The common less serious side effects include acne, allergic reaction, gall bladder problem, swelling and tenderness, headache, high blood sugar, skin rashes, spots in face and other parts of skin, dizziness, cervical changes, clotting disorders, depression, migraine, dry mouth, yellowness in face and eyes, cough, nausea, vomiting, constipation, vaginal yeast infection and diarrhea and weakness.
- Some other side effects may also occur. In all such cases you should consult your doctor.
How to take:
- You should take the medicine in appropriate doses only if prescribed by the doctor.
- Tablets and should be taken cycles or as directed by the doctor.
- If you missed a dose, take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is time to take next dose, take only a single dose. You should not take double dose.
- You should not stop estradiol, with out consulting your doctor.
How to store:
- Estradiol should be stored at room temperature and out of reach of children.
- Medicine should be kept out of excessive heat and moisture.
- Outdated medicines should not be used.
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