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What is Estradiol? |
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Drug Uses
Estradiol is administered for reducing the severity of symptoms which goes along with menopause, like dryness, irritation, a burning sensation in the vagina, and hot flashes. It is also used as preventive treatment for vaginal atrophy, or as part of a treatment program for osteoporosis and certain cancers (in both men and women). Estradiol is a derivative of the female hormone estrogen, and may also be administered for other conditions.
How to Take Estradiol
Estradiol doses should only be taken upon the instruction of your health care professional. Never take it in larger or more frequent doses, or use it for periods longer than prescribed; follow the product label for detailed intake instructions. You may take Estradiol with water or with food, if taking it on an empty stomach causes an upset.
Drug Precautions
Have yourself regularly examined by a medical professional while under treatment for Estradiol, and check your breasts frequently for any signs of lumps. Do not take the medication if you bear the following conditions: disorders associated with bleeding and clotting; any form cancer of the breast or uterus, or cancers which are hormone-dependent; a record of circulation disorders like stroke; and if you have an abnormal vaginal bleeding. The medication increases you risks for incurring endometrial hyperplasia, a health condition which can lead to uterine cancer. Taking progestins in combination with Estradiol can lower the risks. Estradiol potentially causes birth defects, and it can slow down breast milk production; do not take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Certain medications can impede or enhance the efficacy of Estradiol, including anticoagulants, St. John’s wort, or phenytoin; cimetidine, phenobarbital, rifampin; carbamazepine or ritonavir; and an antibiotic like erythromycin or itraconazole. You may not be allowed to take Estradiol if your prescription includes any of these medications; otherwise, you may be given a dosage regulation or a regular treatment evaluation.
Side Effects
Get immediate medical assistance if these serious adverse effects begin to develop: breast lumps; indications of an allergic reaction like hives and labored breaths; a one-sided loss of sensation or feebleness; pain or inflammation on your lower leg; jaundice; an abnormal vaginal bleeding; chest pains or a sudden heavy feeling, combined with pain which spreads out to the arms; profuse sweating and queasiness; stomach aches, inflammation, or tenderness; and an unexpected migraine headache, combined with vexation, speech and vision difficulties, and vertigo.
Missed Dose
Skip over the missed dose if the next intake is already due. But if you forget an intake, and if you remember it within the hour, you may still catch up on the dose by taking it. Do not double dose on Estradiol to catch up with a missed intake.
Overdose
Indications of such can involve vaginal bleeding, and queasiness with vomiting. Get immediate medical attention if you believe that you have incurred an overdose.
Storage
Store Estradiol tablets within maintained room temperatures of 15 to 30C. Keep the container from sources of direct sunlight and moisture.
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