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
Generic of Divigel
estradiol
topical gel
Indications for Divigel
Vasomotor Symptoms
Dosing interval of Divigel
1 daily
apply to upper thigh
What is contained in Divigel
estradiol
alcohol USP - penetrates skin, taking drug along with it - do not smoke while applying this
Strength of Divigel
0.1%
Packet sizes of Divigel
0.25g (0.25mg of estradiol)
0.5g (0.5mg of estradiol)
1g (1mg of estradiol)
Generic of Evamist
estradiol
topical spray
INdications for Evamist
vasomotor symptoms
Dosage form of Evamist
spray though a conical device that applies the drug on the forearm
What is contained in Evamist
estradiol
Alcohol USP
octisalate
Generic for Activella
estradiol
norethindrone
Indications for Activella
vasomotor symptoms, osteoporosis, vaginal atrophy
Dosing interval for Activella
1 daily
Dosage form of Activella
tablet
Generic of CombiPatch
estradiol
norethindrone
Dosing interval of CombiPatch
twice weekly
Dosage form of CombiPatch
patch
Indications for CombiPatch
vasomotor symptoms
vaginal atrophy
BBW in oral Oral contraceptives
Increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects in women who smoke
Monophasic mechanisms of action
deliver a fixed amount of estrogen/progestin throughout the cycle
Indications of Yaz
Oral contraceptive
Treatment of acne in patients 15 and older
Treatment for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD)
Drugs indicated for PMDD
Yaz
sertraline-Zoloft(SSRI)
paroxetine-Paxil(SSRI)
Therapeutic class of Aviane
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Therapeutic class of Levora
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Theraperutic class of Sprintec
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Therapeutic class of Apri
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Therapeutic class of Low Ogestrel
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Therapeutic class of Microgestin
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Theraperutic class of Zarah
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Therapeutic class of Gianvi
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Therapeutic class of Yasmin
Monophasic Oral contraceptive
Biphasic mechanism of action
Fixed dose of estrogen/progestin for 21 days, then estrogen is decreased, and progestin is stopped
Therapeutic class of Mircette
Biphasic Oral contraceptive
Therapeutic class of Kariva
Biphasic Oral contraceptive
Tehrapeutic class of Seasonique
Biphasic Oral contraceptive
Triphasic mechanism of action
Estrogen either remains the same or varies throughout the cycle, and Progestiin varies throughout the cycle
Indications for Ortho Tri Cyclen
Oral contraceptive
Treatment of acnes for patients 15 and older
Indication for Estrostep
Oral Contaceptive
Treatment of acne in patients 15 and older
Dosing interval for Ortho Evra
1 patch weekly for 3 weeks, then 1 week patch-free
Dosage form of Ortho Evra
patch
Dosage form of Nuvaring
vaginal ring
Dosing interval for Nuvaring
Wear continuously for 3 weeks, then remove for 1 week
Storage of Nuvaring
Store in fridge in pharmacy
Caution about Nuvaring
may come out
Must wash and reinsert within 3 hours to retain contraceptive effect