pharmacy Flashcards
1
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Indications of Estrogen Drugs
A
atrophic vaginitis, hypogonadism, oral contraception, uterine bleeding, vasomotor spasms of menopause (hot flashes), osteoporosis, certain types of breast or prostate cancer (palliative treatment), or ovarian failure or removal of ovaries.
low dose can enhance sperm survival
2
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Estrogen Drugs
A
estradiol, estrone, and estriol
3
Q
Indications of Progestin Drugs
A
hormonal imbalance, fibroids, and uterine cancer. Treatment of primary and secondary amenorrhea, adjunctive and palliative treatment of some cancers and endometriosis, alone or with estrogen as contraceptives, prevention of threatened miscarriage, alleviation of premenstrual symptoms.
4
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Progestin Drugs
A
mini pill (Camila, Micronor, Errin, Jolivette)
