Estragest: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Estragest Benefits & Uses

Estragest is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Estragest Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Estragest Related Warnings

Is the use of Estragest safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Estragest. If you are pregnant, do not take Estragest without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Estragest safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Estragest may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Estragest should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Estragest on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Estragest. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Estragest on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Estragest on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Estragest on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Estragest. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Estragest with Other Drugs

Estragest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tranexamic Acid

Thalidomide

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Dexamethasone

Warfarin

Prednisolone

Estragest Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Estragest unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Liver Disease
Depression
High Blood Pressure
Blood Clotting Disorders
Thrombophlebitis

Frequently asked Questions about Estragest

Is this Estragest habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Estragest.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Estragest since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Estragest should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Estragest in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Estragest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Estragest

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Estragest, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Estragest

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Estragest and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Estragest

Question over 4 years ago

Is Estragest a steroid?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Estragest is a steroid hormone. It is a prescription drug which is used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It is also used for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It should not be confused with anabolic-steroids which some body-builders use without prescription to gain muscle mass.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Estragest cause depression?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Estragest might cause depression in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Estragest cause joint pain?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Estragest causes joint pain (arthralgia). However, the exact cause of joint pain is unknown. If you experience severe joint pain after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Estragest cause spotting?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Estragest may cause spotting or intermenstrual bleeding, it has been associated with spotting but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. This might occur due to hormonal imbalance.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take provera and Estragest together?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, provera and Estragest can be taken together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with provera then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.