Exam 3 Drug Facts(Hormones) Flashcards
Generic of Premarin
estrogens (conjugates/equine)
Trade of estrogens (conjugated/equine)
Premarin
Dosage form of Premarin
tablet
Dosage form of Premarin Vaginal Cream
0.625mg/gram of cream
applicator=0.5gram increments
max of 3 grams
Dosing interval of Premarin
1 daily
Dosing interval of Premarin Vaginal Cream
twice weekly
BBW for estrogens/estradiol products
Do not use in patients with or have a history of breast cancer
Avoid accidental exposure
Use with caution in patients with heart disease
Increases the risk of dementia in postmenopausal women
Generic of Estrace
estradiol
tablet
Generic of Vivelle-Dot
estradiol
patch
Generic of Climara
estradiol
patch
Generic of Alora
estradiol
patch
Generic of Femring
estradiol
vaginal ring
Premarin is indicated for:
Vasomotor symptoms
Vaginal Atrophy
Osteoporosis
Estrace is indicated for:
Vasomotor symptoms
Vaginal Atrophy
Osteoporosis
Vivelle-Dot is indicated for:
Vasomotor symptoms
Vaginal Atrophy
Osteoporosis
Climara is indicated for:
Vasomotor symptoms
Vaginal Atrophy
Osteoporosis
Alora is indicated for:
Vasomotor symptoms
Vaginal Atrophy
Osteoporosis
Femring is indicated for:
Vasomotor symptoms
Vaginal Atrophy
Dosing interval of Estrace
1 daily
Dosing interval of Vivelle-Dot
twice weekly
Dosing interval of Climara
1 weekly
Dosing interval of Alora
twice weekly
Dosing interval of Femring
every 3 months
may come out during bowel straining or sex
Wash off and reinsert
Generic of Vagifem
estradiol
tablet
Indications for Vagifem
vaginal atrophy
Dosing interval for Vagifem
twice weekly
Generic of Estrace Vaginal cream
estradiol
cream
Indications for Estrace Vaginal Cream
vaginal atrophy
Dosage form of Estrace Vaginal Cream
0.1mg/gram
applicator=1 gram increments
Max: 4 grams