conjugated estrogens
| Uses | • vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause • vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • hypersensitivity, undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding, current or history of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism, breast cancer, estrogen-dependent tumor, hepatic impairment, known thrombophilic disorders Drug interactions • anastrozole, anticoagulants |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • bloating • headache • nausea • chloasma • breast tenderness • breakthrough bleeding/spotting |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 0.3-1.25mg once daily |
| Monitoring | • blood pressure • blood glucose |
| Source of Suggestion | Commonly prescribed medication (Added on March, 2016) |